Jessica Adams - What is Telepharmacy?
Episode description
In this episode
This week, Becky sits down with Jessica Adams, PharmD, the Director of Regulatory Affairs for TelePharm, to discuss what telepharmacy is and how it can help both rural and urban populations have better access to healthcare.
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Transcript:
https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-10-transcript/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
TelePharm: https://www.telepharm.com
Dima Qato’s study of pharmacy deserts in Chicago: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/pdf/10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1397
LA study of pharmacy deserts and social determinants of health impact on pharmacy access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-020-00904-6
NDSU study on telepharmacy: https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/telepharmacy/APhA_article_2011_-_Copy.pdf
Navy usage of telepharmacy worldwide: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/2006-11-6044
In regards to the states covered by the UMTRC and where they stand with telepharmacy:
- IL: permitted since 2007
- IN: permitted as of July 2017
- MI: permitted as of April 2020
- OH: telepharmacy is not permitted
Note, laws and regulations for telepharmacy vary per state.
Ways to contact todays guests:
TelePharm: info@telepharm.com
Special Thanks
Host: Becky Sanders
Score: Josh Rodriguez and Frances Fitzgerald
Editor: Caroline Yoder