Quintin Jessee, RPh, BSPharm

The new Final Rule to dispense all brand name drugs to Medicare Part D enrollees in long-term care facilities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will impact pharmacists and patients.

The pathway to a career in pharmacy can also include nontraditional roles in fast growing areas such as specialty pharmacy, as well as in industry, managed care, and management opportunities.

The process of accreditation for a specialty pharmacy may be a challenge in terms of resources and time, but it will pay off in the long term.