Eric Hartkopf, PharmD | PAAS National

About Eric Hartkopf, PharmD

As an Analyst, I focus on providing pre- and post-audit assistance, answering various member service questions, and researching & drafting articles for the Third-Party Newsline. I work with many of our members involved with invoice audits.

I obtained my PharmD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy and worked for a major chain as well as various LTC and independent pharmacies, before coming to PAAS.

I am passionate about learning and teaching. I strive to learn something new about PBM audits every day, so that PAAS can be more knowledgeable to better serve our members! In 2018, I started traveling to state pharmacy conferences to present audit seminars and meet our wonderful members in person.

Entries by Eric Hartkopf, PharmD

PBMs Enforcing Return to Stock Policies

June 26, 2020

It is common practice for PBMs to recoup claims [in full] for medications being picked up after the return to stock timeframes listed in their provider manuals (also known as “unclaimed prescriptions”). Pharmacies with an integrated Point-of-Sale should look to generate a list of prescriptions near the allowed timespan for medications to be left in pick-up bins.

Stop Breaking Insulin Pen Boxes– Your Questions Answered

June 26, 2020

STOP breaking insulin pen boxes. This recommendation came as a result of the FDA-approved product labeling change for insulin pens; effective November 15, 2019.