title: Developing a management plan.
abstract: Many complex issues are associated with specialty pharmaceuticals in the development of a successful specialty pharmaceutical program. A previous article focused on the definition and scope of specialty pharmaceuticals. This article explores the mechanics of developing and managing a specialty pharmaceutical program, specifically, authorization management.
authors.affiliation: Ancillary Care Management, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Willcutts
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D019468:Disease Management; D017723:Drug Utilization Review; D005569:Formularies as Topic; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States