What is
the program?
The CCN 340B Physician Dispensing and
Mail Order Program allows people to get their prescriptions filled
right at their doctor’s office – usually within 5
minutes after their appointment.
How does it
work?
A patient simply hands their
prescription to a trained nurse, who enters the necessary information
into a computer. Drug interactions are checked through an on-line
national database, and the insurance claim is processed –
just like at a drugstore. The nurse then obtains the prepackaged
medication from a locked drug cabinet; bar-code scans it to verify the
correct compound and strength, affixes the proper labels and hands it
to the patient along with instructions for its use.
How long
does it take?
On average, it takes about 90 seconds to
process a prescription – compared to an average of about 20
minutes at a drugstore.
What if
there’s a problem?
If a drug interaction or other potential
medical problem is discovered, the prescribing doctor is consulted,
who, with the support of a CCN pharmacist, resolves the problem
– just like in a drugstore, only faster, since it all takes
place at the doctor’s office, where the doctor and patient
can talk about alternatives.
What if
someone doesn’t have prescription coverage?
Because participating doctor’s
offices can purchase medications at greatly reduced rates1
(50% below drugstore prices, on average) large discounts can be offered
to patients without drug coverage, based on their income.
Where is
this program available?
At participating doctor’s
offices that are designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers. Click here to view list
of participating organizations.
How are
refills handled?
Refills can be obtained directly at the
doctor’s office or via home delivery from the CCN Central
Pharmacy at 877-349-MEDS.
What’s
not available at the doctor’s office?
Controlled substances or narcotics, such
as “pain killers,” are not available at
participating doctor’s offices. These prescriptions, along
with other “specialty” medications, must be
obtained through the CCN Central Pharmacy or at a local drugstore.
Who is CCN?
Coordinated Care Network is a community based
organization based in Pittsburgh dedicated to addressing the health
care needs of the uninsured and underinsured.
How to learn more?
Call Coordinated Care Network at
1-888-CCN-6296.
