ASCRx FAQ

FAQ’s | Frequently Asked Questions Regarding ASCRx Services

1. Why Should My Ambulatory Surgery Center Utilize ASCRx?

ASCRx (Ambulatory Surgery Center Pharmacy Services) is a comprehensive Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Service line that will provide everything your ASC needs from our clinical pharmacy perspective from how to prepare the pharmacy and medication regulations prior to the facility’s construction, to providing continuous pharmacist support between schedule visits to your location, and so much more.

2. Our Surgery Center is Scheduled to Open in a Few Months. What Do I Need To Know About Pharmacy and Medications?

Before opening a surgery center there is a long, and detailed list of things to know regarding pharmacy and medication regulations, compliance standards, creating policies and procedures, etc. Considering how much detail goes into pharmacy and medications standards our ASCRx team will gladly come in to help guide you through the process, helping you with everything from how to obtain your DEA and CS licenses, to writing or reviewing your medication policies and procedures, to providing expert advice for everything along the way.

3. My Ambulatory Surgery Center Needs Better Pharmacy Audits, How Can Your Team Help?

Absolutely. We’ll have experienced licensed pharmacists perform your chart reviews, inspect your crash carts, review your controlled substance logs, and more. We’ll review our findings with you before we depart and will leave you with a written report. In addition, our ASCRx team will follow up with you on any items needing additional work.

4. I Think My Medication Policies & Procedures Are Out Of Date, How Do I Begin Updating and Fixing Them?

The ASCRx team will review your policies and procedures. As pharmacy experts, we stay on top of changing medication laws and regulations. We will quickly and accurately make sure your policies and procedures are up to date. Additionally, as part of our service packages, we proactively send you updates to your policies and procedures. We outline the impact to you. You stay focused on what you do best: great surgeries and great patient outcomes.

6. I Have Pharmacy & Medication Questions That Come Up Between Audits. Can I Reach Out To Ask Your ASCRx Team Those Questions BEFORE Your Next Scheduled Visit?

Yes, our ASCRx service package includes continuous support from our pharmacy professionals with pharmacy related needs for your ambulatory surgery center(s)!