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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
07/01/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Fundamentals of Managed Care Pharmacy: Student Version

Financial Relationship Disclosures:

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported 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

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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