Third-party reimbursement for pharmacist instruction about antihemophilic factor

Fudge, R.P.; Vlasses, P.H.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 34(8): 831-834

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9289
PMID: 900134
Document Number: 123689
The trial and evaluation of pharmacy education program to teach a 14-year-old hemophiliac to self-administer Factor VIII at home is described. The home therapy program realized a cost saving of $20,230 for this patient for the first year; school attendance increased 15%. The results of the trial were used to justify a professional fee from Blue Cross of Central Ohio for the pharmacist's educational services.

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