NASP 2024

Mark Your Calendars for the NASP 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo!

Can’t wait for the upcoming NASP conference? Neither can we!

The NASP 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo is all set to happen from October 6-9, 2024, at the picturesque Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. This year, we’re anticipating participation from over 1,700 professionals from the specialty pharmacy industry who are keen to learn, share knowledge, and network!

Every year, NASP members, thought leaders, and healthcare veterans from across the country unite to shape the future of specialty pharmacy and redefine patient journeys. Be part of engaging learning sessions, exchange best practices, identify potential partnerships, and build connections in an invigorating, interactive environment. The NASP Annual Meeting truly has it ALL, and is incomparable to any other industry event!

We’re excited to announce that our abstract has been accepted for poster presentation at the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo: Harnessing Insights: An In-Depth Look at Benchmarking in Specialty Channels and Patient Services. Join us on Tuesday, October 8 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT in the Poster Hall*.

Stop by Claritas Rx booth# 500 at the NASP and say hello to: David Bradford, Keith Lewis, Judd Buskirk, Tim Kulp, Rob Quinn, and Lisa Arthurs.

As we preview the NASP 2024 agenda, we’re thrilled about certain highlighted events:

October 6, 2024;

    • “The Cell & Gene Therapy Basics” by Shawn Francis, the Director of Specialty Pharmacy at Children’s National Hospital.
    • “Optimizing Impact: Exploring Evidence and Outcomes Partnerships in Action” – a panel discussion on the evolving relationship between Health System Specialty Pharmacies and the pharmaceutical industry. They’ll explore how collaboration can improve patient care through Real World Evidence partnerships, data sharing, Limited Distribution Drugs access, and more.
    • Speakers include:
      • Kanika Chandra, Director of Systemwide Pharmacy Specialty Operations; University of California Office of the President
      • Tiffany Phung, Director of Specialty Pharmacy Value, Trade Relations, and Market Access; University of California Davis Health
      • Marjan Massoudi, Principal Field HEOR Director ; BeiGene
      • Marcus Wellman, Director, Corporate Accounts – Market Access & GPO; BeiGene
  • Reimagining the CGT Care Model: the Future State” featuring insights from experts such as Kimberly Tedesco, Joshua Weber, and Abby Kim.

October 7, 2024;

  • “A Specialty Pharmacist’s Role in Holistic Oncology Patient Care” – discussion on holistic oncology care, hosted on October 7, 2024; 3:00 PM-4:00 PM CT. Discover the vital role of specialty pharmacists in comprehensive oncology patient care, spanning from screenings to survivorship. They will delve into varied facets, including health equity, financial aid, advocacy, beauty & wellness, comorbid condition management, nutrition, and more. Real patient examples will illustrate the benefits of this approach, alongside live polls to assess audience comfort levels. Participants will gain valuable resources for each topic discussed. Speakers:
      • Ali Hamadi, Pharmacist, Patient Management Services ; Walgreens
      • Khadijah Khan, Therapy Lead – Oncology, Organ Transplant ; Walgreens
  • 2024 Oncology Market Trends and Pipeline Update” by Raphael Tancredi.

October 9, 2024;

  • “2024 Gene and Cell Therapy Landscape: Recent Approvals and What’s to Come in the Future”. October 9, 2024 9:15 AM-10:15 AM CT
    Discover the exciting world of Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT), a rapidly expanding specialty pharmacy segment. They will discuss recent product approvals, future prospects, patient candidate selection, and the role of specialty pharmacies in GCT, both now and in the future.  Speaker: Adrienne Brennan, Clinical Program Manager | ARx Clinical & Professional Services ; Walgreens
  • “Specialty Pharmacy in the Pediatric Population”. October 9, 2024; 9:15 AM-10:15 AM CT.
    This session focuses on typical pediatric conditions requiring special medicine, discussing side effects, REMS, and counseling. They’ll touch on areas like rheumatology, dermatitis, neurology, endocrinology, and cardiovascular.

Hope to see you there!