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purchasing system
an organization's strategy or procedure for obtaining medications, devices, and products
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intependent purchasing system
a purchasing system in which the pharmacy establishes contracts directly with each pharmaceutical manufacturer
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contracts
written agreements
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group purchasing system
a purchasing system in which a pharmacy joins a group purchasing organization (GPO), which contracts with pharmaceutical manufacterers collectively for all members of that GPO
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formularies
a listing of drugs approved for a specific purpose
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expired drugs
drugs that have not been dispensed as of the manufacturer's printed expiration date
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recall
the process in which a drug manufacturer or the FDA requires that specific drugs or devices be returned to the manufacturer because of a specific concern about the recalled product
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Medicaid
the health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes or disabilities
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Medicare
the health insurance for individuals aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (Nierenkrankheit)
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adjudication
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- the process of transmitting a prescription electronically to the proper insurance company or third-party biller third-party biller (Fremd-/Dritt-) for approval & billing
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carrier/insurer/provider
the insurance company
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claim
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- a request for reimbursement (Entschädigung, Erstattung), for products or services rendered, from a healthcare provider to an insurance provider
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