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Pharmacy Transformation. Changing Practices/Challenges. COL Isiah M. Harper Jr. Army Pharmacy Consultant and Pharmacy Program. 7-11 January 2007. UNCLASSIFIED. Pharmacy In the Past Pharmacy Today Issues impacting Pharmacy Conclusion Question. BRIEFING OUTLINE.
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Pharmacy Transformation Changing Practices/Challenges COL Isiah M. Harper Jr. Army Pharmacy Consultant and Pharmacy Program 7-11 January 2007 UNCLASSIFIED
Pharmacy In the Past Pharmacy Today Issues impacting Pharmacy Conclusion Question BRIEFING OUTLINE PURPOSE: To provide information how pharmacy transformation impacts the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).
Impact • Slower process • Increase in errors • Requires more people (?) • One formulary • Fenced budget
IMPACT • Reduction in errors • Better utilization of pharmacists • Mail Order Pharmacy Program
Pharmacy Technician’s Role Pharmacist’s Role Command Thinking Dual Formulary The Challenge
Two Formulary Systems • Local Formulary System • DoD Formulary System • $$$$$ Savings • Strain on the MTF • Two Formularies increases rate of Non-Formulary Items • Policy Challenges
CONCLUSION “If it’s not broken, break it and make it better, or someone else will!” Isiah M. Harper Jr.