| Service Provided |
Long-Term Care Pharmacy |
Retail Pharmacy |
| Provision of IV medications, including specialized nutrition and pain management |
Yes |
No |
| Controlled packaging, including "unit doses" proven to reduce medication errors |
Yes |
No |
| First-dose capabilities, so that residents are not kept waiting for medications |
Yes |
No |
| Multiple daily deliveries, essential given the diverse needs of each facility's residents |
Yes |
No |
| STAT (urgent) delivery, to respond immediately to residents' changing needs |
Yes |
No |
| 24 hour / 7 day coverage, in keeping with each facility's legal and ethical responsibilities |
Yes |
No |
| Consultant pharmacist services required by law, to assure residents a higher quality of care |
Yes |
No |
| Drug utilization review, to assure accurate, cost-effective dispensing and receipt of medications |
Yes |
No |
| Drug regimen review, including pharmacy-maintained patient profiles to prevent medication-related problems |
Yes |
No |
| Formulary management, for cost containment and care assurance |
Yes |
No |
| Emergency supply of medication, maintained at facility |
Yes |
No |
| Guidance and specialization, to help meet extensive state and federal regulations |
Yes |
No |
