CPA for Point-of-Care (POC) Services - FAQs

The CPA enables licensed pharmacists, operating under a protocol with a supervising physician, to test, assess, and treat select acute, non-chronic conditions using CLIA-waived point-of-care tests.

Under this CPA, pharmacists may:

• Perform diagnostic testing
• Evaluate patients using defined clinical criteria
• Furnish and dispense medications in accordance with protocol guidelines

Conditions currently supported:

• Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

What does the POC CPA allow pharmacies to do?

With a POC CPA in place, pharmacies can:

• Administer CLIA-waived diagnostic tests
• Determine patient eligibility using inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Furnish medications when clinical and testing criteria are met
• Provide patient education and follow-up care
• Refer patients when outside protocol scope or clinically appropriate

Outcomes supports:

• Physician contracting and relationships
• Protocol maintenance and updates
• Compliance alignment

What states currently offer the POC CPA?

• California (CA)
• Florida (FL)
• Kentucky (KY) (via Enhanced Services CPA)

Availability may expand based on state regulations.

Which providers are covered under the CPA?

Only licensed pharmacists who meet all protocol requirements are authorized.

Pharmacists must:

• Be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy
• Complete required certification and training (state-specific)
• Maintain required liability coverage
• Comply with ongoing CE requirements

What's my next step if the patient tests positive?
Furnish appropriate medications upon positive diagnostic test results.

How much does the CPA cost?

CPA pricing varies based on:

• State
• Scope of services
• Contract structure

Please contact Outcomes Customer Service for current pricing and enrollment details.

What is required to get started?

Pharmacies must:

• Enroll with Outcomes
• Execute CPA attestation and agreements
• Ensure pharmacist certification
• Meet operational and regulatory requirements