With so many variables affecting patients along their diagnostic journey, particularly with specialty medications, the specialty pharmacy often finds itself as a critical piece of the overall experience to get a patient started on therapy. In this session, the speaker will walk participants through the many roles that a specialty pharmacy can fill related to the patient's continued journey once a specialty diagnosis is reached. Discuss the roles of the specialty pharmacy once a patient's diagnosis has been received; illustrate the ability for pharmacy employees to expedite medication access and affordability, and evaluate best practices for improved efficiency in a pharmacy's operations.