Glossary

340b	US federal government drug discount program that requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible health care organizations and covered entities at significantly reduced prices.
501(c)3	Type of non-profit status.
Beyond Use	Date after which product should not be dispensed or used. This could be due to improper storage (as with insulin at room temperature) or beyond package expiration date.
Charity-Only	Pharmacies dispensing solely to patients under the charity program.
Footprint	Area served or area of impact.
Geo-mapping	Comparing data to a geographical area (zip code, city, county, state, etc.).
Hazmat	Hazardous products which require segregated storage and destruction.
Metrics	Standards of measurement by which efficiency, performance, progress, or quality of a plan, process, or product can be assessed and evaluated and outcomes determined.
Mixed-Model	Pharmacies dispensing to both insured and un-insured patients and engaging in other for-profit activities in addition to the charity program
Open Door	Pharmacy serving eligible patients from the entire community or state, not limited to a specific clinic or referral site.
Pharmacy Desert	A low-income census tract or zip code where a substantial number of residents have low access to a community pharmacy. Definition varies by urban or rural population.
Reclamation	Dispensing of donated, previously dispensed medications; regulations vary by state as to donation sources, usually medical facilities but may include personal donations.
Repository	With regards to medication, places where excess or unused medications are being stored that may be available for donation. Example: skilled nursing facilities, prisons, etc.
Stand Alone	Pharmacy is independently funded, not fully funded by a hospital or health system.
Transitions of Care	The movement of patients between health care locations, providers, or different levels of care within the same location as their conditions or care needs change.
Vendor	Medication supplier. It can be for profit (commercial distributor), non-profit (e.g. DOH, Americares, SIRUM, Direct Relief), or manufacturer (bulk assistance programs, PAPs).