Diversification strategies for hospital pharmacies.
Several ways used by the pharmacy department of a large university hospital to generate revenue through diversification are described. The department offers its facilities and staff as a resource in training medical service representatives for several pharmaceutical manufacturers, which is projected to provide $85,000 in net income for fiscal year (FY) 1983-84. The pharmacy department also conducts a six-month program for training pharmacy technicians, which yields a small net profit. The pharmacy department actively participates in educational programs such as college courses and clerkships earning extra income. An apothecary-style outpatient pharmacy was set up under a for-profit corporation. Services have been expanded to include the preparation of i.v. solutions that support home care. A durable medical equipment (DME) business is planned. The ambulatory and home-care programs are expected to generate approximately $165,000 in net profit next year. Contract pharmaceutical services are provided to another hospital. The net income generated through diversification in this pharmacy department will exceed $250,000 in FY 1983-84.
D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000191:economics; D004345:Drug Industry; D004512:Education, Pharmacy; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000191:economics; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*