Fundamentals of Managed Care Pharmacy

Program Overview 

The Fundamentals of Managed Care Pharmacy Program 3rd Edition provides an updated comprehensive introduction to basic concepts in managed care pharmacy. Learners will explore key aspects of managed care pharmacy, including its evolution, pharmacy benefit management tools and strategies, specialty pharmacy, Medicaid and Medicare, quality measures, HEOR, and much more in 13 interactive modules: 

  • Module 1: Evolution and Principles of Managed Care 
  • Module 2: Pharmacy Benefit Management Tools 
  • Module 3: Behind the Scenes: Getting Medications to Patients Through the Pharmacy Benefit 
  • Module 4: Developing and Managing the Drug Formulary 
  • Module 5: Trading Partners and Flow of Money in Managed Care Pharmacy 
  • Module 6: Understanding Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Discounts and Rebates 
  • Module 7: Managed Care Pharmacy Clinical and Educational Programs 
  • Module 8: Medication Therapy Management 
  • Module 9: Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy 
  • Module 10: Medicare and Managed Care Pharmacy 
  • Module 11: Medicaid and Managed Care Pharmacy 
  • Module 12: The ABC's and Stars of Quality Measures 
  • Module 13: Health Economics and Outcomes Research 

Course Description and Learning Objectives 

View individual module descriptions and learning objectives:

Module Descriptions and Learning Objectives

Target Audience 

This program is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy residents, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, managed care/managed markets team members, and other individuals who are interested in expanding their understanding of managed prescription drug benefits. 

Upon completion of this program, you will be issued a digital badge and certificate of completion that you can add to your social media profiles. Showcase your achievements to your colleagues! 

Professional Version

  • $399 for Members 
  • $499 for Non-Members 

Pharmacy Technician Version:

  • $199 for Pharmacy Technician Members
  • $249 for Pharmacy Technician Non-Members

Student Version

  • $199 for Student Members 
  • $249 for Student Non-Members 

Bulk Pricing Available

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Continuing Education Credit — Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

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The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 

As an ACPE-accredited provider, AMCP strictly adheres to the ACPE Standards for Commercial Support and other relevant guidelines and standards to ensure the independence of CPE activities. It is AMCP’s intent that all CPE activities be independent, objective, balanced, evidence-based and free of any commercial bias. 

  • This knowledge-based educational activity will provide 9.5 contact hours.