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Retrospective financial analysis of a herpes zoster vaccination program from an independent community pharmacy
Heidi M Wood1, Randal P McDonough, William R Doucette
1College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
Objective:
To determine the net financial gain or loss for herpes zoster vaccination services provided to patients from the perspective of an independent community pharmacy.
Design:
Retrospective review of pharmacy records over the program's initial 11-month period.
Setting:
Independent community pharmacy in Iowa City, IA.
Participants:
Patients received immunization with the herpes zoster vaccine from a certified pharmacist.
Intervention:
Herpes zoster vaccination services were provided to the patient and documented by the pharmacist.
Main Outcome Measure:
Net financial gains or losses were calculated for the herpes zoster vaccination program. Sensitivity analyses were based on costs that might be incurred during program start-up.
Results:
478 patients received zoster vaccination services over the initial 11-month period. A net financial gain for the herpes zoster vaccination program was achieved, with a net profit of $15.02, or 8.15%, per vaccination.
Conclusion:
Revenues for this vaccination program exceeded its costs from the independent community pharmacy perspective.
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