Empowering Oncology Care: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in Quality Improvement Initiatives

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM ET

Location: Tampa Bay 8

Moderator(s)

Chelsea Renfro, PharmD

Research and Engagement Pharmacist
Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, Vanderbilt Health

Speaker(s)

Brooke Looney, PharmD, CSP

Clinical Pharmacist Lead
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Stephanie White, Pharm D, CSP

Clinical Pharmacist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Specialty Pharmacy Services

Session Description: Specialty pharmacists have the opportunity and knowledge required to initiate quality improvement measures that optimize both clinical and financial outcomes in patients receiving oral anticancer medications (OAMs). Pharmacist-led oral anticancer medication monitoring programs have demonstrated improved adherence and response to therapy, better compliance to prescribing and monitoring guidelines, and high rates of patient learning and satisfaction. This presentation will demonstrate the benefits of a health-system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) implementing three quality improvement initiatives to improve adherence, persistence, adverse event management, and financial outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to identify steps used in implementing quality improvement projects in an outpatient oncology HSSP.
Upon completion, participant will be able to list items for consideration when evaluating the feasibility of quality improvement projects.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the value of pharmacist-led medication monitoring and waste avoidance programs.