Role of Specialty Pharmacy

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Webinar Description

The purpose of this Webinar is to explain the role of specialty pharmacies. We will discuss accreditation requirements for specialty pharmacies, process to determine which medications are considered specialty and specifically the benefits of a healthcare system specialty pharmacy.

Learning Objectives

  • Define the role that specialty pharmacy plays in patient-centered care on patient outcomes.
  • Describe the key players and services offered by specialty pharmacists.
  • Discuss challenges and future trends in specialty pharmacy.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ - Non-physician
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 CTR
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
11/15/2023
Course expires: 
11/14/2024
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Sonali Acharya, PharmD.

Specialty Pharmacist
UNC Shared Services Center Pharmacy
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

The presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ - Non-physician
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 CTR
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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