Managed Care Pharmacy 101

What does AMCP stand for?

• Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

• American Medical Central Pharmacy

• All Martians Come in Peace

• Association of Medicine Centered Pharmacy

What is managed care pharmacy?

• Providing pharmacy services to those who cannot go to their pharmacy

• A pharmacy where they manage care

• Applying clinical and scientific evidence to support the appropriate use of medications to enhance patient health

• A club at ACPHS

What year was AMCP established?

• 1492

• 2007

• 1988

• 1999

True or False? AMCP focuses heavily on promoting affordability of medications.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which Medicare plan provides prescription coverage?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part D

• Part E

Which of these would managed care pharmacists do?

Select all that apply

• Evaluate scientific evidence to provide appropriate medications for a patient population.

• Assess the effectiveness and safety of new treatments for diseases compared to standards of care.

• Use evidence-based clinical and research data to create disease management and MTM programs.

• Explore ways to manage patients with chronic conditions.

How many members does AMCP have across the U.S?

• 2

• 550

• More than 8,000

• 85,000,000

How many total E-board positions are available for AMCP at ACPHS?

Co-Chairs count as ONE

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 24

What CAN'T managed care pharmacists do?

• Design and administer prior authorization (PA) programs

• Prescribe diabetic elderly patients with insulins and other glycemic control medications

• Educate patients on their disease state and on the medications, they are taking or those being suggested by their physicians.

• Plan benefit design such as a specific plan design for specialty medications

How much would an AMCP membership cost for a student pharmacist?

• $45

• $145

• The price of a Happy Meal

• $440