Name
Pharmacy Track: Specialty Pharmacy
Date & Time
Monday, August 30, 2021, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location Name
Grand Saguaro East
Description
According to a recent report by CVS Health, specialty medications accounted for 52% of drug spending in 2020. Although specialty pharmacy offers life-changing medications for patients, there are many operational and financial challenges pharmacists must consider. How should pharmacy leaders manage the ever-growing demand for specialty medications? Join us as we explore a variety of topics in specialty pharmacy, including a review of in-house versus third-party specialty pharmacies, current laws and regulations, strategies to control costs, and much more.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain strategies to manage the increasing demand for specialty medications.
- Outline current and future specialty pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Formulate plans of action to control the costs of specialty medications.