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Pharmacy Contract <br />July 1, 2008 -June 30, 2009 <br />P~ 5~~ ~lztlo~ <br />-/ <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 <br />Orange County Health Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Department." It <br />shall be effective July 1, 2008 and shall terminate on June 30, 2009. It is understood that <br />the Contractor will provide direct pharmacy services at the two pharmacy sites of the <br />Health Department. It is further understood that there will be mutual cooperation <br />between the Contractor and the Department in conducting the activities as described <br />below: <br />I. The Contractor agrees to: <br />A. Administrative Duties <br />Assist in the development of written policies and procedures for <br />legal, 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 />3. Work with the Department Assurance Nurse in the Medication <br />Assistance 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 <br />dispensing <br />4. Oversee all activities related to the operation of the pharmacies at <br />the Hillsborough Whitted Center and Chapel Hill Southern Human <br />Services Center. <br />5. Prepare and submit a quarterly report reviewing pharmacy <br />activities and related issues. <br />6. Prepare and submit an annual report summarizing pharmacy <br />activities and accomplishments for the current year and <br />goals/plans for the next year. <br />7. Assist the Clinical Services nursing supervisor in budget preparation <br />for pharmaceuticals and related supplies, when requested. <br />• <br />S:\Managers Working Files\Contracts\PHARMACY\F1109 Pharmacy\pharmacy contract 08-09.doc <br />