MWDVBE Information

1.  Is Point of Care Dispensing Legal?
Absolutely, in 44 of 50 states point of care dispensing is completely legal and ethical.  We are currently licensed in 43 of the 44 states.

2.  Why are more physicians not doing point of care dispensing?
The old point of care dispensing programs were too labor intensive, and could not provide insurance adjudication or insurance verification.  This limited the applicable patient population.

3.  Does my practice and/or physicians need a license to dispense medications?
In some states – yes.  Obtaining a license is a simple process and when required, the forms are readily available via the Internet.

4.  Do I have to have a pharmacist or a pharmacy tech on my staff?
In many states no, however, it really depends upon your specific state’s regulations.  Your Primary Rx Sales Rep can provide you with more information about dispensing personnel requirements

5. How much time does it take to dispense a medication?
Dispensing a medication takes only a few moments.

6. Do I have to worry about patients calling with insurance questions about their medications?
Absolutely not.  Primary Rx identifies the validity of a patient’s insurance and co-pay prior to dispensing, and in real time.

7.  Can I process Medicare/Medicaid through Primary Rx?
 Yes, when there is a part D supplement or their medications are covered by a third party, like Medicaid MCO, SelectHealth, BCBS, etc.  This equates to approximately 90% of all Medicare and Medicaid patients.

8.  What is a realistic figure for a single provider to earn in the first year?
A very realistic figure is approximately $45,000 profit for a single provider that sees approximately 25-30 patients per day.

9.  Who provides the medications used in the Primary Rx program?
Medications are provided by Palmetto State Pharmaceuticals, located in Charleston, SC.  Palmetto State Pharmaceuticals is the parent company of Primary Rx, and has distributed pharmaceutical products for over 30 years.

10.  How will I determine my initial inventory?
Primary Rx will assist providers in developing the most cost-effective and profitable formularies possible.  Primary Rx’s trained Formulary Liaisons provide assistance and guidance throughout the formulary development process.

11.  Can I dispense Scheduled Substances with Primary Rx?
Yes.  Primary Rx provides access to over 7000 generic medications.  The choice of what medications you provide to your patients is up to you.

12.  What does my practice need to get started?
Primary Rx provides all that is needed to begin dispensing medications at your practice.  All you need is a Windows-based PC and high speed Internet.  There is no other equipment to purchase.

Park Dansan can provide your practice with an online presentation to show how Primary Rx can meet your practice needs.  This no obligation session can be scheduled at your convenience, and allow you to ask questions specific to your practice.