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Pharmacy Contract <br />July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 <br />CONTRACT FOR PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY <br />HEALTH DEPARTMENT <br />This contract is between Robert E. Dupuis, herein referred to as "Contractor," and the Orange County <br />Health Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Department." It shall be effective July 1, 2008 and <br />shall terminate on June 30, 2009. It is understood that the Contractor will provide direct pharmacy <br />services at the two pharmacy sites of the Health Department. It is further understood that there will be <br />mutual cooperation between the Contractor and the Department in conducting the activities as described <br />below: <br />The Contractor agrees to: <br />A. Administrative Duties <br />Assist in the development of written policies and procedures for legal, safe and <br />effective drug therapy, distribution, control and use. <br />2. Work with the Department pharmacy nurse in: <br />a. Developing and maintaining a formulary <br />b. Evaluating and improving procedures for drug procurement, storage, <br />packaging and labeling <br />3. Work with the Department Assurance Nurse in the Medication Assistance <br />Program (MAP) in: <br />a. Verifying correct drug and dosage sent by drug companies <br />b. Splitting drugs as requested by clinician <br />c. Labeling drugs <br />d. Notifying Assurance Nurse when drugs are ready for dispensing <br />4. Oversee all activities related to the operation of the pharmacies at the <br />Hillsborough Whiffed Center and Chapel Hill Southern Human Services <br />Center. <br />Prepare and submit a quarterly report reviewing pharmacy activities and <br />related issues. <br />6. Prepare and submit an annual report summarizing pharmacy activities <br />and accomplishments for the current year and goals/plans for the next <br />year. <br />7. Assist the Clinical Services nursing supervisor in budget preparation for <br />pharmaceuticals and related supplies, when requested. <br />8. Assist the Clinical Services nursing supervisor in acquiring <br />pharmaceuticals in acost-efficient manner. <br />9. Evaluate and improve therapeutics within the Health Department. <br />10. Provide pharmacy training for new public health nurses and nurse <br />practitioners. <br />11. Evaluate pharmaceutical software for Health Department pharmacy <br />functions as requested by the Division Director. <br />