INNOVATIVE PRACTICE FORM

Name Batt's Apothecary

Address 719 Franklin Street Huntsville, Al 35801

Phone # (205) 536-0741

FAX # (205) 536-0741

E-mail/Information service

Briefly describe innovation
Batt's Apothecary prides itself for setting up a compounding laboratory that can serve its community by compounding almost every prescription the pharmacy is presented. If the pharmacist does not know the formula for a particular prescription, then he or she has direct access to Professional Compounding Cooperation Centers of America for assistance. It also has facilities to compound IV's for use outside of the hospital setting, for example programs like Hospice and home health care take advantage of this service. The pharmacy serves to supply seven nursing homes, one of which Batt's Apothecary is sole provider of medications.

Method of Reimbursement : Payor(s): they accept most types of insurance policies (BC/BS, Medicaid, etc.)

Reimbursement rate: rate as set by insurance companies for dispensing

Is documentation required? No.

Specialized training required? The pharmacists took a course offered in Dallas, Texas by Professional Compounding Centers of America. It extensively trains the pharmacist in the art of compounding. It also provides a 1-800 number and a fax number for instructions on compounding expertise when needed.

Software/instrumentation required? No.