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Pharmacy benefit management

Hospice pharmacy solutions

Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services provides expertise in managing patient medications and cost efficiencies.

Cost-effective solutions for hospice care

When your patients need medications that provide comfort and help manage symptoms, trust us to provide cost-effective solutions that offer:

Deliver exceptional hospice care

You’re in the business of health care, and your first concern is your patients. We can help you deliver hospice-centric pharmacy solutions that improve overall care. 

Cost savings on medications

Deep discounts on medications and price transparency to help you deliver high-quality care in a cost-effective way.

Innovative technology and tools

Boost staff productivity and improve patient care with integrated tools for ePrescribing and secure texting.

EMR interfaces for improved efficiency

Increase operational efficiencies by taking advantage of the capabilities of your EMR system and other integrated tools.

Access to largest pharmacy network

Provide patient access to the largest-owned pharmacy network of retail, local independent and institutional pharmacies.

Hospice Pharmacy Solutions 

Solution suite

Hospice Pharmacy Analytics Tools

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Health systems and hospitals

Track real-time drug utilization, monitor trends, identify opportunities and compare performance against benchmarks on key metrics.

Solution suite

Hospice Pharmacy Clinical Programs

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Health systems and hospitals

Dedicated clinical consulting team trained in hospice care, provides strong support for your staff to help lower your costs.

Solution suite

Pharmacy Network for Hospice Care

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Health systems and hospitals

Provide patient access to retail pharmacies, home delivery and discounted medications.

Research

Hospice Pharmacy Educational Resources

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Health systems and hospitals

Staff access to clinical information and a library of patient care tools and guides, as well as continuing education resources.

Software

Hospice Technology Solutions

Best for:
  • Providers
  • Health systems and hospitals

Flexible technology solutions that help you manage patients’ eligibility, medication information and medication plan of care.

Industry insights

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Better drugs? Maybe. Higher cost? Definitely.

New drugs for myasthenia gravis and hereditary angioedema will be easier to take, more effective, and add competition.

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Pivotal momentum in women’s health benefits

From fertility to menopause, smarter women's health benefits drive retention, reduce costs and support evolving workforce needs.