The Pharmacy Technician’s Role in the Management of the Specialty Pharmacy Patient

The Pharmacy Technician’s Role in the Management of the Specialty Pharmacy Patient is organized by ProCE, Inc.,Release Date: June 1, 2020,Expiration Date: June 1, 2023,,Activity Description:,Specialty pharmacy patients require an enhanced level of assistance, support and communication compared to a typical retail pharmacy patient. Due to the increased cost, special handling requirements, and ongoing monitoring needs associated with specialty medications, the role of the pharmacy technician is critical to ensure the onboarding process and ongoing management is efficient and effective for the patient. This activity will review the key considerations for the pharmacy technician when managing specialty pharmacy patients.,,Learning Objectives:,Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• Outline and explain key considerations for the specialty technician concerning the patient intake process.,• Discuss the key components required in the clinical management of a specialty patient.,• Discuss the important topics to cover when placing a medication order for a specialty patient.,Note: This activity is available for free to members of NASP.