Sona Specialty Pharmacy is a locally owned, closed-door pharmacy serving the greater Western North Carolina area. To meet the needs of our diverse patient population, we are also licensed to ship medications to surrounding states, including Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Because we do not operate as a traditional walk-in pharmacy, our medications are primarily delivered via our in-house courier service or shipped through UPS.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of pharmacy practice, holding dual specialty accreditations with URAC and ACHC. Additionally, we manage five 340B contracts with covered entities and actively participate in "white bagging" with medical offices throughout our service areas.
This rotation offers a unique look into the rapidly growing world of specialty pharmacy, highlighting how our operations differ from a typical community pharmacy. During your time with us, you will gain hands-on experience and insight into:
Accreditation & Compliance: See firsthand how URAC and ACHC standards shape our daily workflows, in-house procedures, and onboarding/annual patient assessments.
Patient Advocacy & Clinical Barriers: Gain a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes work required to navigate socioeconomic barriers and the prior authorization process to ensure patients get access to their medications.
Market Trends: Learn how the emergence of biosimilars is actively shifting the specialty landscape, and analyze their impact on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and the broader pharmaceutical industry.
The 340B & Legal Landscape: Explore the complexities of the 340B space, white bagging, and the extensive administrative side of managing state and personal licenses, insurance contracts, and rigorous audits.
Provided is a video overview of the 340B landscape and its many moving parts. You will view this during your scheduled time at the specialty pharmacy.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our team and providing you with a comprehensive, rewarding rotation experience!