PRACTICE SETTINGS: LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY RESOURCES

A long-term care pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy service designed to meet the unique medication and pharmaceutical needs of residents in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, correctional facilities, and rehabilitation centers. These pharmacies focus on the management, preparation, and delivery of medications tailored to the complex and chronic health conditions common among individuals in these facilities. Long-term care pharmacies play a critical role in ensuring the quality of care for vulnerable populations requiring ongoing medical and pharmaceutical support and long-term care pharmacies are closed to the public (closed-door pharmacy).