Manaswi Chigurupati has been at the forefront of transforming medication adherence strategies in specialty pharmacy.
Manaswi Chigurupati
One of the most important areas is pharmacy and public health. Both of them deal with a very sensitive and critical factor in ensuring the wellbeing of patients: medication adherence. Poor adherence invariably results in otherwise avoidable hospitalizations, increased healthcare expenditure, and compromised treatment efficacy. It requires a patient-centered approach for addressing and directing clinical expertise toward public health strategies that promote engagement with and accessibility to sustained medication therapy.
Manaswi Chigurupati has been at the forefront of transforming medication adherence strategies in specialty pharmacy. As the Pharmacist in Charge at Assure Specialty Pharmacy, Chigurupati has pioneered adherence-focused workflows that have drastically improved patient retention rates, rising from 4% to an impressive 86%. "By integrating patient-centered engagement strategies and optimizing refill coordination, we’ve not only improved health outcomes but also strengthened trust between patients and healthcare providers," she explains. Her leadership has also resulted in significant financial growth, scaling Assure Specialty Pharmacy’s annual revenue from $400K to over $2 million.
Beyond these clinical and operational successes, she played a crucial role in addressing social determinants of health that impact medication adherence. Her work incorporates elements of health literacy, stigma reduction, and access barriers into pharmacy practice, ensuring that patients, especially those managing chronic conditions like HIV/AIDS and behavioral health disorders receive tailored support. Her efforts at Mastermind Recovery have been instrumental in refining medication therapy management protocols for behavioral health patients, enhancing both compliance and patient safety.
Her expertise extends to global public health initiatives as well. Through her involvement with BCARE USA INC., she contributed to HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, focusing on reducing stigma and promoting continuous care. Her insights into regulatory best practices and workflow innovation have made her a sought-after speaker at leading healthcare compliance organizations. Furthermore, her leadership in securing national pharmacy accreditations (URAC, ACHC, VIPPS, and Mail Order Pharmacy) has reinforced adherence protocols and quality standards, ensuring sustainable improvements in pharmacy operations.
Her adherence initiatives have not only led to a significant decrease in therapy discontinuation rates but have also optimized pharmacy operations to align with national accreditation requirements. Her work at Assure Specialty Pharmacy has proven that a strategic focus on adherence can yield both clinical and economic benefits, demonstrating a model that other healthcare providers can emulate.
Reflecting on future trends, Chigurupati sees an increasing role for technology in adherence strategies. "AI-driven medication tracking, predictive analytics, and personalized digital engagement tools will redefine adherence support in the coming years," she predicts. Additionally, the intersection of behavioral health and pharmacy is becoming more pronounced, requiring a deeper integration of mental health support within medication management frameworks.
Manaswi Chigurupati’s contributions highlight the power of combining pharmacy practice with public health principles to drive meaningful change. Her commitment to improving medication adherence through workflow optimization, patient engagement, and addressing systemic barriers, continues to shape the landscape of specialty pharmacy and healthcare at large.
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