CHARLESTON, SC. — The opioid crisis has devastated countless individuals and families across South Carolina. At Dottie’s Pharmacy, we are committed to being a part of the solution. This grant will enable us to take critical steps in combating this epidemic by expanding access to life-saving treatments and supporting recovery efforts.
“This grant is vital to turning our plan into action, allowing us to help more people, improve lives, and create a ripple effect of recovery within our community.
We have developed a comprehensive plan focusing on three key areas:
1. Increasing Access to Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs): Proven to be effective in opioid therapy, LAIs reduce the need for daily medication and support long-term recovery.
2. Provider Education: By training providers on the benefits and implementation of LAIs in addiction treatment, we can empower them to offer better care and treatment options.
3. Proving Treatment Success: Our LAI adherence program will track patient outcomes, demonstrating that increased use of LAIs can lead to higher recovery rates and sustainable results.
How Will This Grant Help Providers That Treat OUD Patients?
Dottie’s Pharmacy proudly serves the entire state of South Carolina, with access points of care in both Charleston and Columbia. Our approach is centered on providing seamless, high-quality care coordination to ensure timely and dependable delivery of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment.
To support providers and patients, we offer enhanced services to simplify treatment and improve outcomes:
1. Expert Prior Authorization Assistance: Our team works directly with insurance companies and provider offices to streamline approvals and reduce delays in care. We also assist in the appeal process when needed, ensuring that patients receive their medications without unnecessary hurdles.
2. Personalized Patient Consultations and Outreach: Our Clinical Pharmacists provide one-on-one consultations to educate patients throughout their treatment.
3. Maximizing Copay Assistance: We help patients navigate available copay assistance programs, ensuring treatments are financially accessible, reducing barriers to care.
Through these enhanced services, Dottie’s Pharmacy empowers providers by delivering end-to-end support that not only ensures access to critical OUD therapies but also enhances patient outcomes through tailored care.
How Will Dottie’s Pharmacy Use This Grant to Help Patients Suffering From OUD?
Every patient deserves access to medication and support along their treatment journey. At Dottie’s Pharmacy, we believe that patients have a much higher chance of successful outcomes when they can consistently access their medication and take it as prescribed. In addition to receiving a personalized adherence program, patients will be offered Narcan and educational materials on how to use it, ensuring they are fully prepared for any emergencies.
