Formulary expansion to provide access to medications prescribed by a specialist in a low-income population.
The process of expanding a medication formulary as a tool for providing access to medications prescribed by a specialist in a low-income population is described. The formulary optimized use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and reserved patient assistance programs for costly medications. Collaborating with community physicians and organizations aided success.
Pharmacy Services, Lincoln Community Health Center, Durham Regional Hospital/Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina 27707, USA. carolyn.robbins@duke.edu
Carolyn
C
Robbins
Tracy
T
Stillwell
Sally
S
Wilson
Lynn
L
Fitzgerald
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005569:Formularies as Topic; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009657:North Carolina; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D011203:Poverty; D055553:Prescription Drugs / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D013038:Specialization
D055553:Prescription Drugs