
FMCP-PT Module 6: Understanding Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Discounts and Rebates
Module Description
Managed care organizations and pharmaceutical manufacturers work very closely to negotiate drug prices. There are a few different types of price concessions that can help both organizations in the long run. This module will discuss this close relationship and how it all works.
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Managed Care Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the structure and impact of rebate contracts offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- Explain how rebates and formulary decision-making can be related.
Financial Relationship Disclosures:
Faculty/Reviewer/Planner | Reported Relevant Financial Relationships |
Joseph DiBiase Peer Reviewer | None |
Tracy McDowd, PharmD, FAMCP Peer Reviewer | None |
Vimal Reddy, PharmD Peer Reviewer | None |
Fred Goldstein Speaker, Planner, Peer Reviewer | None |
Ruby Singh, PharmD Planner, Peer Reviewer | None |
Brittany V. Henry, PharmD, MBA Planner, Peer Reviewer | None |
- AMCP Staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
- If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
- Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.
Accreditation:
ACPE UAN:0233-0000-23-031-H04-T • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.75
Release Date: August 04, 2023 • Expiration Date: July 31, 2026
CPE credit will be processed through the AMCP Learn portal and reported directly to CPE Monitor. Please allow 72 hours for processing and posting in your NABP account.
To receive credit for an online activity you must:
- Review the full content of the activity.
- Successfully complete the post-test (required to pass with a score of 70% or higher, it may be taken a maximum of three times).
- Complete a specific activity evaluation.
Available Credit
- 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.