Exam 1 - Future Pharmacy Practice

Question 1

T/F: In the future, pharmacists need to be able to charge for services provided.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Name the factors impacting pharmacy distributive services in the future.

Answer 2

• Declining reimbursement - DIR fees
• Automation
• Pharmacy technicians
• Mail service pharmacy - Amazon
• Less independent pharmacies
• Chain pharmacies on “defense”

Question 3

Name factors impacting pharmacist patient care.

Answer 3

• Education and training
• Pharmaceutical care idea is now decades old
• Greater acceptance by MDs
• Medical home model
• Provider status