Long-term Care Pharmacies
Empowering long-term care pharmacies to improve care and reduce costs.
Long-term Savings Start Now
Long-term care pharmacies face challenges unique from those of their retail counterparts as they support long-term care providers in caring for high-risk, high-need patient populations. Supply chain challenges, drug shortages, escalating drug prices and ongoing difficulties with reimbursement all threaten both patient care capabilities and profitable operations in the industry. We deliver competitive pricing and better tools via industry-leading group purchasing. The Premier pharmacy portfolio gives long-term care pharmacies access to more than 180 suppliers and 15,000 products, including a robust injectable portfolio, medical nutrition, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, products for pharmaceutical compounding and more.
Our Difference
We bring more than 30 years of expertise serving long-term care pharmacies, delivering a level of industry knowledge that’s unmatched in the market. Now combined with the power of our pharmacy offering (including a custom portfolio for long-term care pharmacies), we bring you a level of depth, breadth, focus and expertise not available elsewhere.
The Power of a Nation-Leading Group Purchasing Organization
We boast a nation-leading GPO program that helps long-term care pharmacies access the products they need at industry-leading competitive rates regardless of the size of the organization. This includes access to pharmaceuticals, Rx support services, crucial injectable supplies, vaccines and more.
With a purchasing portfolio built on over $87 billion in purchasing volume, we offer unprecedented access and buying power, including:
180+ suppliers and 15,000+ products in our pharmacy portfolio
Branded and generic pharmaceuticals
An industry-leading injectable generics product access program
Competitive prices on adult vaccines including seasonal influenza, pneumococcal & pandemic vaccines
Compounding products
Supply Chain Advisor®, a web-based portal including contract catalog, price activation, contract management and more
Enhance Your Long-Term Care Pharmacy With Stronger Discounts and Better Tools
Complementing our group purchasing advantages, we offer numerous other solutions to pharmacies and infusion centers. These include:
With this fee-for-service program, member pharmacies can gain access to Medicare Part D contracts with reimbursement rates with dispensing fees from 50 to 100 percent higher or more with favorable AWP discounts. This program is vital for many long-term care pharmacies and an investment that pays off for your business.
Our pharmacy business intelligence tool, available as an add-on service, offers the industry’s most complete support for pharmacy data analytics and adjudication services, including claims review data for pre-edit, post-edit and reconciliation phases.
Leverage our in-house clinical experts, earn continuing education (CE) credits through multiple flexible methods and enjoy our Contract Advantage tools to save on contracted alternatives.
Clinical Surveillance Technology
Premier’s clinical surveillance capabilities provide a comprehensive, real-time workflow solution for infection preventionists and clinical pharmacists.
We advocate in Washington, D.C. for our members with a focus on long-term care pharmacy and infusion.
Top Contract Categories for Long-term Care Pharmacies
Pharmaceuticals:
Brand Name
Generics
Rx Support Services:
Automated Dose Packaging and Bar Code Labeling
Heat Sealers, Blister Packs and Punch Cards
IV Robotics – Preparation and Filling
Medication and Supply Automation
Pharmaceutical Bags
Pharmacy Dispensing and Consulting Software
Pharmacy Reverse Distribution
Pharmacy Unit-dose Repackaging
Physical Inventory Services
Delivery, Shipping and Freight Management:
Inbound and Outbound Freight
Third-Party Freight Management
Facility Management and Maintenance:
Air Filtration Products
HVAC Equipment, Controls and Services
Information Technology:
Cellular Voice and Data Services
Hardware and Software Resellers
Laboratory:
Blood Glucose Meters, Reagents, Consumables and Service
Blood Specimen Collection and Ancillary Products
Clinical Reference Laboratory Testing Services
Medical Nutrition:
Enteral Nutrition
Feeding Pumps, Sets, Devices and Tubes
Nursing:
Respiratory Therapy Products
Safety Huber Needles
Safety Hypodermic Products
Standard Hypodermic Products
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