Telepharmacy: Serving Underserved Populations in a Community Setting

Course overview

Telepharmacy is a growing practice model in many states and a hot topic within the pharmacy community and among lawmakers and regulators. Rapidly advancing technology allows pharmacists to serve underserved populations remotely. Yet telepharmacy practice is still in its infancy; its relative newness and the many variations among state regulations leaves many pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare stake holders unclear about the details and various uses of telepharmacy practice. This course reviews the current landscape of telepharmacy practice and regulations, telepharmacy technology and workflow, remote oversight of advanced pharmacy technicians, and patient care through telepharmacy.