Between 1995 and 2004 the incarcerated population grew by 3.5% annually. During the same period, the number of inmates held in local jails increased 41% from 507,044 to 713,990. Between 1995 and 1999 the annual growth rate of inmates 66 years of age and older was 39%. Since 1980 the U.S. female incarcerated population has grown 500%.

Increasing Utilization

In 1970 there were only 650 medications on the market. Today there are more than 10,000. In the last decade the number of prescriptions written has doubled from 2 billion to 4 billion.

Increasing Expenditures

From 1998 to 2000 total U.S. pharmaceutical spending experienced increases of 15.5, 16.4 , and 20%, respectively. This outpaced the growth rates realized for overall medical costs (6.1, 9, and 12%) in the same period. In 2001 $3.3 billion, or 12% of total operating expenditures, was attributed to medical care in state prisons.

Your Solution…

 Clinical Solutions has revolutionized the corrections pharmacy environment by automating the dispensary element.

Accurate.  Worry-Free.  Faster

We are the industry standard for improving efficiency through technology

Here are a few brief examples of how Clinical Solutions can assist your correctional facilities pharmacy with:

     Correctional Pharmacy:

Clinical Solutions can supply all or part of your prescription formulary and non-formulary drugs, injectables, intravenous product, syringes and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) products.

     On-Site PharmD Reviews:

A Pharmacy audit and review will be conducted no less than quarterly to ensure compliance with regulations and to provide education to healthcare staff concerning pharmaceutical care.  This review will help to develop and maintain, subject to review and approval, a formulary specifically designed for your facilities unique needs.

     Timely Delivery:

Clinical Solutions provides a supply chain management solution that facilitates replenishment stock orders that integrate with Clinical Solutions’ customized delivery options to provide just-in-time delivery of medications.  Ensuring we partnered to provide the corrected dose of the correct medication, for the correct inmate in a timely and appropriate manner, every time.

     Clinical Support / Drug Information:

A clinical pharmacist will be available 24/7 to provide medication therapy consults, answer drug related inquiries and assist with formulary management.  Additionally, Clinical Solutions will maintain a computerized drug interaction monitoring system based upon the patient’s profile and documented recommendations.  This monitoring system provides for the pharmacist review of potential drug interactions and contra-indications.

     Training:

Clinical Solutions will provide on-site training and implementation as necessary to ensure a seamless and successful transition of pharmacy services.  Our team can provide training to medical staff on all forms, computer programs, ordering, returns, refills, handling of medications, as well as other training involving services provided.

     Designing & Implementing Best Practice Policies:

Clinical Solutions provides procedures and protocols for medication distribution and control, subject to the approval of on-site Physician and Medical Administrator.  A high value Clinical Solutions advantage is our system for printed or electronic Medication Administration Records (MAR’s).

Clinical pharmacy is a health science discipline in which pharmacists provide patient care that optimizes medication therapy and promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention. Clinical pharmacy encompasses the patient's entire drug therapy and how it relates to the patient's global healthcare plan. Every aspect of medication management is monitored including drug selection, safety, efficacy, outcomes, education, and cost.

The Value of Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical pharmacy decreases adverse effects, increases cost-effectiveness, and enhances prescribing patterns and quality of care. As a result, overall costs decrease significantly.

The Tools of Clinical Pharmacy

Listed below are some of the integral components of managed pharmaceutical care that we employ to consistently achieve cost effective, successful patient health outcomes.

• Drug Utilization Reviews
• Drug Information Support and Education
• Formulary/Disease State Management
• Health Outcomes Research
• Site Monitoring/Auditing