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2023 Together - PH327 - Specialty Pharmacy Growth Through GLP-1 Medication Management
Diabetes accounts for an estimated $327 billion in total annual healthcare costs and billions are added to this estimate each year. Currently, over 37 million Americans have diabetes and that number is expected grow to over 60 million by 2060.1 The prevalance of obesity in the US is 41.9% of the population and diabetes is one of the leading obesity-related health conditions.2 Pharmacy liaison managed care addresses the many challenges that patients with diabetes and obesity face, including adherence to and affordability of medications. We are applying the high-touch approach of specialty pharmacy care in diabetes and obesity management to lower copays, increase adherence, reduce A1C levels, lower body mass indices, increase patient and provider satisfaction, and drive additional pharmacy revenue.
Target Audience
- Healthcare Quality Professionals
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
Describe the process for implementing specialty pharmacy services into primary care clinics for diabetes management.
Discuss the growth potential of specialty pharmacy services through diabetes care.
Explain the impact of a high-touch approach in specialty pharmacy on outcomes for patients and health systems.
Faculty
Joshua Lynch, PharmD, Specialty and Retail Pharmacy Manager, Singing River Health System, Pascagoula, Miss.
Lisa Fratesi, RPh, MHA, Executive Director of Pharmacy, Singing River Health System, Pascagoula, Miss.
Disclosure
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Credit Types
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Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by, and for, the healthcare team, and learners will receive .50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Nurses (CNE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 ANCC contacts hours.
Pharmacists (CPE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 contact hours for Pharmacists.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-23-090-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians (CPE)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 contact hours for pharmacy technicians.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-23-090-L01-T
Physicians (CME)
Vizient, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Healthcare Quality Professionals (CPHQ)
This activity is approved by NAHQ® for .50 CPHQ CE credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
Vizient, Inc. will award a maximum of .50 contact hours to all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity. These individuals will receive a Certificate of Participation indicating the maximum credits available.
Many state licensing boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.
Available Credit
- 0.50 ACPE Pharmacist
- 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 CPHQ – Certified Professional Healthcare Quality
- 0.50 General CE - Attendance
- 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)