NHIA Roundtables (4 - 25 Minute Rotations)

07. Pharmacist Strategies for Biologic Adherence

With the increase in biologic therapy being delivered in the home, compliance with long-term therapies is challenging. Discontinuation due to side effects, questionable efficacy, or difficulty with administration not only affects patient outcomes but also impacts revenue. This roundtable will focus on the pharmacist’s role in identifying and addressing these barriers. We will discuss strategies for proactive follow-up and assessment, patient education, side effect management, and identifying when it is appropriate to escalate to the provider in a way that builds trusting relationships with your referral sources and account executives.
With the increase in biologic therapy being delivered in the home, compliance with long-term therapies is challenging. Discontinuation due to side effects, questionable efficacy, or difficulty with administration not only affects patient outcomes but also impacts revenue. This roundtable will focus on the pharmacist's role in identifying and addressing these barriers. We will discuss strategies for proactive follow-up and assessment, patient education, side effect management, and identifying when it is appropriate to escalate to the provider in a way that builds trusting relationships with your referral sources and account executives.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the most common reasons patients discontinue biologic therapy in the home.
  • Share pharmacist strategies that improve follow-up, adherence, and patient engagement.
  • Discuss real-world examples of how re-education and provider escalation support long-term compliance for improved patient outcomes and protected pharmacy revenue.
  • Speaker(s)

    Leah Simmons Pharm D Vice President of Revenue Integrity
    Druid City Vital Care

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