Specialty Pharmacy

Question 1

What roles can someone play in specialty pharmacy

Answer 1

clinical
operational
administrative
outcomes
access

Question 2

What are some clinical roles available in specialty pharmacy

Answer 2

integration between specialty pharmacy and clinics

collaboration on therapy management and treatment algorithms

patient management(device teaching, disease state and drug management, etc…)

Question 3

What are the responsibilities involved in operational roles

Answer 3

-product fulfillment and quality assurance
-supply chain management
-inventory management
-drug shortage management
-utilization of technology/robotics to maximize efficiences
-logistics
-ensuring product integrity through out delivery

Question 4

What are the responsibilities involved involved in the administrative roles

Answer 4

-expansion of specialty pharmacy services
-maintaining accreditations
-personnel management
-contracting
-manufacturer relationships
-REMS program participation and compliance
-staff education

Question 5

What is involved in the access roles in specialty pharmacy

Answer 5

-benefits investigation(formulary restrictions, specialty pharmacy requirements)
-prior authorization services (prescription benefits, medical benefits)
-manufacturer assistance programs
-copay assistance

Question 6

What can be expected in the outcomes roles?

Answer 6

-the ensuring of specialty pharmacy metrics are being met
-analyzing and assessing program data
-leveraging technology to optimize workflows allowing patient outcomes to be captured and pharmacist interventions detectable