How Health System Specialty Pharmacy Can Support Pediatric Diabetes Patients
More than 350,000 children and adolescents under the age of 20 are living with diabetes in the United States. This highly vulnerable patient population requires constant monitoring, significant lifestyle support, and has complex pharmacy needs. A new pediatric diabetes diagnosis is life-changing not only for the patient but for their families as well, who must quickly learn alongside their child about how to manage blood sugar levels and deliver insulin. As part of the patient’s larger care team, health system specialty pharmacy can provide much-needed support to pediatric diabetes patients by serving as a one-stop resource for their pharmacy needs.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the unique pharmacy and DME-related challenges that pediatric diabetes patients and their families face
- Describe how health system specialty pharmacy support can play a role in addressing these challenges and drive successful patient outcomes including improved medication adherence and reduced copays
Your Speakers
Lillian Piz, M.S.
Director of Implementation
Shields Health Solutions
Bill McElnea
Vice President of Population Health
Shields Health Solutions
Nicholas Bull, PharmD
Clinical Director of Population Health
Shields Health Solutions
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