The Business of Specialty Pharmacy

Revenues in the pharmaceutical industry have shifted from traditional brand-name drugs to specialty drugs. This module covers many important commercial topics related to this fast-growing part of the pharmaceutical industry, including: insurance coverage, pharmacy channels, manufacturer channel strategies, and more.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common characteristics of specialty medications
• Distinguish between the medical benefit coverage and pharmacy benefit coverage of specialty medications
• Identify key participants in the specialty pharmacy market
• Explain the services specialty pharmacies provide to patients, manufacturers, and payers
• Describe the pharmacy network strategies that manufacturers and health plans use
• Explain the services that specialty hubs provide to patients, manufacturers, and providers
• Describe specialty pharmacy providers’ reimbursement and fees

View a sample of our modules. Or, email Paula Fein (paula@drugchannelsinstitute.com), VP of Business Development, to learn more.