Designing and implementing an effective specialty pharmacy service program.
The universe of high-tech biologic medications is expanding rapidly, and health plans are struggling to control the rising costs associated with the use of these agents. Specialty pharmaceutical networks are gaining greater visibility as a helpful tool in this effort. The author describes how to write the request for proposal and begin the decision-making and implementation processes for specialty pharmacy services.
Morrow
Thomas J
TJ
One Health Plan of Georgia, Alpharetta, USA. Thomasmorrowmd@hotmail.com
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