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The McKesson Pharmacy Optimization team, a group of trusted advisors that work to help elevate the value of health system pharmacies, has identified the top five trends that will impact hospital and health system pharmacies in 2017. McKesson will be discussing these trends with health system pharmacy leaders at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting 2016, which runs from December 48, 2016.
The role of the clinical pharmacist is rapidly expanding to stay ahead of the changing dynamics brought upon by healthcare reform. The expanding scope of pharmacists service and increasing clinical collaboration illustrate key trends and opportunities facing health system pharmacies in the coming year, said Mark Eastham, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, McKesson Pharmacy Optimization.
Growth in specialty pharmaceuticals spend continues to outpace growth in the overall pharmaceutical market and is the top spend category for health system pharmacies. The expansion of limited networks and exclusive distribution channels for many specialty pharmaceuticals challenge health systems continuity of care initiatives. However, opportunities still exist for health system pharmacy leaders who understand and can demonstrate the...