CSP EXAM TEST (SPECIALTY PHARMACY) EXAM 3 WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 !!|GUARANTEED PASS
@#$%^&*
1. What is the universal criterion/most common qualifier for the definition() of a specialty
medicationANSWER: High cost/expensive
2. Why is the increased cost of specialty medications worth it in most casesANSWER-
: Specialty medications has led to improved patient outcomes overall
3. Why is it hard for many patients to utilize biosimilars that have lower costs compared to
the brandANSWER: Challenges for the utilization of biosimilars by patients:
- insurance company/payer formulary preference
- varying manufacturer copay assistance
- varying indications for drugs
- requires additional inventory storage at pharmacies
- comes in multiple dosage forms
4. What considerations should a pharmacist be making ahead of time before a patient gets
prescribed a specialty medicationANSWER: how will the factors of a specialty
medication affect the patient's ability to access the medication and what steps can be
completed ahead of time to ensure access
5. What does the initiation process/workflow of specialty medications look
likeANSWER: Majority will require PAs
6. What challenges are common for patients who are prescribed specialty medications
due to the factors associated with themANSWER: - lack of initiation
- delayed initiation
- sub-optimal adherence
- preventable/increased toxicity
- reduced effectiveness
- early d/c
7. What are the four main challenges that patients have in terms of getting access to
specialty medicationsANSWER: - complex care required to get a prescription (requires
specialty provider)
1/5
, CSP EXAM TEST (SPECIALTY PHARMACY) EXAM 3 WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 !!|GUARANTEED PASS
- insurance company not covering/paying for medication/not being able to pay for
medication @#$%^&*
()
- receiving longitudinal support to continue therapy although there are issues asso- ciated
with it
- getting access to medication during transitions of care
8. What are the potential challenges for a patient that wants to start a specialty medication
but doesn't know how to start itANSWER: - getting access to specialty providers who have
expertise with the specific medications
- limited resources available for patient success
2/5
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 !!|GUARANTEED PASS
@#$%^&*
1. What is the universal criterion/most common qualifier for the definition() of a specialty
medicationANSWER: High cost/expensive
2. Why is the increased cost of specialty medications worth it in most casesANSWER-
: Specialty medications has led to improved patient outcomes overall
3. Why is it hard for many patients to utilize biosimilars that have lower costs compared to
the brandANSWER: Challenges for the utilization of biosimilars by patients:
- insurance company/payer formulary preference
- varying manufacturer copay assistance
- varying indications for drugs
- requires additional inventory storage at pharmacies
- comes in multiple dosage forms
4. What considerations should a pharmacist be making ahead of time before a patient gets
prescribed a specialty medicationANSWER: how will the factors of a specialty
medication affect the patient's ability to access the medication and what steps can be
completed ahead of time to ensure access
5. What does the initiation process/workflow of specialty medications look
likeANSWER: Majority will require PAs
6. What challenges are common for patients who are prescribed specialty medications
due to the factors associated with themANSWER: - lack of initiation
- delayed initiation
- sub-optimal adherence
- preventable/increased toxicity
- reduced effectiveness
- early d/c
7. What are the four main challenges that patients have in terms of getting access to
specialty medicationsANSWER: - complex care required to get a prescription (requires
specialty provider)
1/5
, CSP EXAM TEST (SPECIALTY PHARMACY) EXAM 3 WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 !!|GUARANTEED PASS
- insurance company not covering/paying for medication/not being able to pay for
medication @#$%^&*
()
- receiving longitudinal support to continue therapy although there are issues asso- ciated
with it
- getting access to medication during transitions of care
8. What are the potential challenges for a patient that wants to start a specialty medication
but doesn't know how to start itANSWER: - getting access to specialty providers who have
expertise with the specific medications
- limited resources available for patient success
2/5
