
FMCP-S Module 9: Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy
Module Description
What is the role and impact of specialty pharmacy on managed care pharmacy? This module looks at specialty medications and what makes them “special.” Additionally, learners will review how specialty drugs are managed to improve outcomes and quality, and decrease costs.
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Managed Care Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe how specialty pharmacies differ from traditional retail pharmacies.
- Discuss approaches health plans and pharmacy benefit management companies take to manage specialty drugs.
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.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Certificate of Completion