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Pharmacy Contract <br />July 1, 2007 -June 30, 2008 <br />CONTRACT FOR PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE ORANGE <br />COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT <br />This contract is between Robert E. Dupuis, herein referred to as "Contractor," and the Orange <br />County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Department." It shall be effective July <br />1, 2007 and shall terminate on June 30, 2008. It is understood that the Contractor will provide <br />direct pharmacy services at the two pharmacy sites of the Health Department. It is further <br />understood that there will be mutual cooperation between the Contractor and the Department in <br />conducting the activities as described below: <br />The Contractor agrees to: <br />A. Administrative Duties <br />Assist in the development of written policies and procedures for legal, <br />safe and 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, <br />storage, packaging and labeling <br />2 <br />Work with the Department Assurance Nurse in the Medication Assistance <br />Program (MAP) in: <br />a. Verifying correct drug and dosage of pharmaceuticals provided <br />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 />