Duquesne University Center For Pharmacy Care

Monday–Friday:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Center for Pharmacy Care Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program offers free prescriptions for eligible employees and spouses for the following conditions upon completion of a comprehensive health assessment and educational training:

• Cholesterol
• Chronic Pain Management
• Depression
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Asthma*
  *Eligible children enrolled in the University CVS Caremark prescription plan will receive a $10 copayment for their covered asthma prescriptions

Participants receive:

• An initial health assessment; you will be responsible for making any follow-up appointments
• Comprehensive review of all your medications
• A personalized medication treatment plan
• Education and training to enhance your understanding of medication use
• Coordination of the medication therapy management services with your other health care providers to ensure your best outcomes
• No copay for prescriptions as listed above
• Wellness in Motion dollars upon enrollment, completion and follow-up with the MTM program

Eligibility:

• Employees and spouses with Cigna OAP or UPMC EPO plans
• Due to Affordable Care Act regulations, employees with a High Deductible Health Plan are not eligible for the zero copay, however they are still eligible for education and counseling

Both medical plans offer customized wellness programs and provide their own online wellness platforms:

• Cigna's MotivateMe platform
• UPMC Health Plan's HealthyU platform

Each healthy activity, such as biometric screenings, online health assessment, and participation in various online coaching programs, has a corresponding Wellness in Motion dollar value.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to participate in the Wellness in Motion program, you and your eligible spouse must be active members of the University medical plan.

Rewards:

• Employees may earn up to $300 in Wellness in Motion dollars
• Eligible spouses may earn up to $300 in Wellness in Motion dollars

Contact The Center for Pharmacy Care to schedule a free on-campus screening in Room 215D of the Union. This confidential screening will include cholesterol and blood pressure assessments and a body composition analysis.

Travel Clinic

Pre-travel appointments will include an assessment of what vaccines are needed, education on how to try to prevent or handle illnesses while traveling, and assistance with obtaining necessary medications. Most travel vaccines, including yellow fever, will be offered.

Osteoporosis Screening

Lunar Achilles Express measures the bone density of the heel used as a screening tool to assess risk for osteoporosis . Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become fragile and more likely to break or fracture due to loss of bone density.

Blood Pressure Assessments

With the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease it is more important than ever to have your blood pressure regularly assessed. Measuring your blood pressure and keeping a record of the measurements will show you and your doctor how much your blood pressure may change. Your doctor can use your record of measurements to see how well your medicine is working to control your high blood pressure. Also, measuring your own blood pressure is a good way to take part in managing your own health and recognizing changes.

Peripheral Artery Disease Screening

The ABI exam is a fast effective tool for screening for peripheral artery disease, a potentially life threatening disease. This test is recommended for any patient who has one of the following risk factors: over age 65, diabetic, overweight, high blood pressure, inactive or bedridden, high cholesterol, family history of heart attack or stroke.

Cholesterol Screening

At our facility, a single finger prick can provide a wealth of information about your health. We measure total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose in a single test. These levels help us to determine your risk level for developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Already have a diagnosis? It’s even more important for you to get these levels checked regularly to assess the effectiveness of your current treatment.

Blood Glucose Screening

One Touch Ultra glucometers are used to, report current blood sugar level. This value allows us to check for possible diabetes or monitor treatment of diabetes.

Body Composition Analysis

The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer provides patient values for Body Mass Index, Fat %, Basal metabolic Rate, Total Body Water, Fat Mass, and Free Fat Mass. It also gives individualized desirable ranges. You and the pharmacists can discuss your weight loss goals and lifestyle changes based on your results.

Hemoglobin A1C

For patients who are at risk for developing diabetes or are already diagnosed, The Bayer DCA 2000 can provide a picture of your blood sugar control over the past few months. Our pharmacists can then offer counseling on what you should continue doing and what you can change to get an optimum level.

Anemia Screening

Performed via the Hgb Pro device utilizing a small blood sample obtained by fingerstick. Hemoglobin is an accurate measurement used to assess anemia risk and severity. Low hemoglobin is an indication of anemia. Your doctor can perform additional tests to determine the cause and best treatment for your anemia. If you already have a diagnosis of anemia it is important for you to get hemoglobin levels checked regularly to assess the effectiveness of your current treatment.

Spirometry Screening

The KoKo Spirometer is a screening tool for patients with asthma or those wishing to be screened for the disease. The machine assesses pulmonary function through a variety of tests to give the pharmacist a snapshot of how well your lungs are working. Pharmacists are able to assess therapy for COPD in asthma patients when using the KoKo Spirometer.

Vaccinations

The following vaccines are available