Pharmacy Times September 19, 2024
These pharmacies address cost, understanding, and safety concerns through high-touch support and coordination.
The patient is at the heart of every health care service, and this is especially true in the delivery of specialty medications designed to improve outcomes for patients with complex conditions. However, the effectiveness of a specialty drug relies on patients starting and maintaining treatment. That is where patient engagement strategies in integrated health system specialty pharmacies can support adherence and better outcomes, benefiting the broader health system.
The Role of Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies
A growing body of literature shows that health system specialty pharmacies are associated with improved medication access and adherence. A recent Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy study demonstrated an...