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Do pharmacy benefit managers have too much power in their relationship with retail pharmacies?

Yes

Unsure

Do you think existing CE requirements are adequate to prepare pharmacists for future challenges?

Yes

Unsure

Do you agree with the FDA's decision to expand access to Plan B?

Yes

No, there should be no age restriction

No, the age limit should be higher

No, it should require a prescription

What is your preferred social media platform?

Do you agree with the FDA’s decision to reject generic versions of OxyContin that lack abuse-resistant features?

Yes

Unsure

Do you own an iPad or are you planning to purchase one in the next year?

Already own

Will purchase in next 6 months

Will purchase in next 12 months

No plans to purchase

Do you think that pay-to-delay arrangements should be legal?

Yes

Unsure

Are you or your organization currently planning to join an accountable care organization (ACO) or have you joined one already?

Yes

Unsure

How important is it for pharmacies to join an accountable care organization (ACO) in the next 36 months?

Do you think vitamin supplements should be subjected to greater regulation to ensure their contents match the dose on their labels?

Yes

Unsure

Do you think members of the public should be equipped with nasal naloxone to help reduce deaths from opioid overdose?

Yes, this will help save lives

No, it should be used only by medical personnel

No, efforts should be focused on reducing opioid abuse

Unsure

How often do you dispense the generic version of a medication when the prescriber specifies the brand-name version?

Always

Sometimes, depending on the medication

Sometimes, depending on the costs involved

Sometimes, depending on the patient’s wishes

Never, I follow the prescriber’s wishes

My state does not allow substitution when a brand-name drug is indicated

Do you think your state will impose stricter regulations on compounding pharmacies?

Yes, new regulations will be imposed

Stricter regulations are already in place

Maybe

Do you think pharmacists should be given patient-care provider status under Medicare?

Yes

Unsure

How often do you use mobile apps to aid your pharmacy practice?

Affordable Care Act & Health-System Pharmacy

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

To what extent will the Affordable Care Act affect health-system pharmacy?

A lot.

A little.

Not at all.

What do you say to patients regarding potential drug–grapefruit interactions?

I advise my patients to completely avoid grapefruit

I tell them to consume grapefruit only in moderation

I do not counsel about these interactions

Do you think birth control pills should be available over the counter?

Yes

Yes, but only if there is a minimum age requirement

Do you think pharmacies should be allowed to sell alcohol?

Yes

My state does not allow pharmacies to sell alcohol

Do you think that on-location pharmacies will increase or decrease patient readmissions?

Increase

Decrease

Remain the same

Does your pharmacy have programs available to assist patients during natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy?

Yes

Not sure

Should the FDA be allowed to exercise greater oversight over compounding facilities?

Yes

In some instances

Is pharmacy a female-friendly profession?

Yes

Yes, but women don’t get the pay they deserve

Yes, but only for women without children

Compared with this time last year, how much are drug shortages impacting your ability to get patients the medication they need?

Less

About the same

Do your customers ask more questions about adverse effects relating to prescription or OTC medications?

Prescription medications

OTC medications

About the same for each

Do you think drive-through windows and express counters discourage interaction between pharmacists and patients?

Yes

Doesn't affect interaction

My pharmacy does not have a drive-through

How often do your customers come to you with concerns about vaccinating their children?

Rarely

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

How responsible is the FDA for the increase in drug shortages over the last few years?

Not at all

Somewhat

Mostly

Entirely

How many prescriptions is your average adult patient taking?

Do you think pharmacists’ training is as comprehensive as that of physicians?

Yes, in all subjects

Yes, in some topic areas

No, but it is just as valuable

Do you think retaining all of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act would help or hurt pharmacies?

Help

Hurt

Won't affect the pharmacy business

Don't know

Should men be allowed to pick up emergency contraception from the pharmacy?

Yes

Only with written consent

How often do you have conversations with obese patients about weight reduction strategies?

When recommending an OTC product to a patient, do you tend to suggest the cheapest option first?

Yes

Depends on the patient's financial circumstances

Does news of pharmacy robberies prompt you to consider applying for a gun permit?

Yes

Maybe

No, I’d just prefer to hire more security

What percentage of your patients are aware of the details of their insurance plan?

76%-100%

51%-75%

26%-50%

0%-25%