Clinically Integrated Network: As a Clinically Integrated Network, CPESN USA pharmacy providers collectively deliver health services to improve quality of care for patients in their local communities and to lower total cost of care. CPESN incorporates innovation and technology to empower its networks of pharmacies to succeed in an evolving outcomes marketplace. Transparency in value contracting ensures sustainability of independent community pharmacies as they leverage local trust for new provider and payer partnerships.
Strategic Statement: CPESN North Carolina stands as a beacon for modern community pharmacy, offering a robust network that extends beyond dispensing to encompass unparalleled negotiating power, engagement, and support. We are the definitive one-stop resource for independent pharmacies, providing sustainable solutions, exceptional payer programs, and comprehensive assistance across all facets of pharmacy and ownership.
Access our Network Map: CPESN North Carolina consists of approximately 275 pharmacies across the state. Our network covers 98% of the state with hand delivery services. Click here to access our network map.
Success Stories: CPESN North Carolina has recorded several success stories that describe the impact that our pharmacies have made through CPESN programs. Access the CPESN USA Success Stories Library and search by "North Carolina" to access these videos.
Leadership & Luminaries
Laura Rhodes, Managing Network Facilitator
Gregory Vassie, Lead Network Luminary
Local Network Requirements
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Medication Reconciliation
Comparing a patient’s medication orders to all of the medications the patient has been taking to avoid medication errors during care transitions.
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Clinical Medication Sychronization
Timing a patient’s routine refills with a pharmacist’s clinical disease state management and monitoring to progress toward desired therapeutic goals.
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Adherence Packaging
Assisting the patient with a system to help organize medications, take them at the correct time of day and improve patient compliance.
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Immunizations
Screening patients for ACIP recommended immunizations, educating patients about needed immunizations, and providing immunizations or referring to other health care providers.
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Complete Medication Reviews with Chronic Care Management
Providing ongoing evaluation of a patient’s chronic disease states, collaborating with other health care providers to ensure safe and effective medication use.
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Face-to-Face Access
Providing each patient receiving a dispensed medication from the participating pharmacy ready access to unscheduled face-to-face meeting(s) with a pharmacist employed by the participating CPESN pharmacy during operational hours. For pharmacies not staffing a pharmacist during operational hours, a non-pharmacist involved in the patient’s care must be available for the unscheduled face-to-face visit as well as a pharmacist via appropriate telecommunication methods upon request by the patient or the pharmacy staff-person who provides service in support of that pharmacy.
How to Join CPESN North Carolina
For more information or to join CPESN North Carolina, contact the Managing Network Facilitator Laura Rhodes.