TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 11. Managing Medication Management Services A1 - Cipolle, Robert J. A1 - Strand, Linda M. A1 - Morley, Peter C. A2 - Cipolle, Robert J. A2 - Strand, Linda M. A2 - Morley, Peter C. PY - 2012 T2 - Pharmaceutical Care Practice: The Patient-Centered Approach to Medication Management Services, 3e AB - The most important factor in building a successful pharmaceutical care practice is the preparedness of the practitioner.Understanding the service you provide and articulating that service to patients and other practitioners is essential.Find a supportive environment in which to practice.Do not expect the practice site to change for you—teach them how to accommodate your new practice.Recruit new patients through referrals, other patients, and collaborative practice agreements.A network of qualified pharmaceutical care practitioners could be your most important asset.Be realistic in your expectations. Commit 2 years to building your practice.Know how to charge for your service using on the resource-based relative value scale.The best marketing plan is to provide high-quality patient care.Learn to write a business plan—your practice depends upon it. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/03 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56174270 ER -