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Pharmacy

Everything you need to work with the Pharmacy team — what we own, how to request it, where we're headed, and how to reach us.

Orientation & context

Mission & mandate

Pharmacy makes sure every member's prescription is filled accurately, affordably, and on time — the operational heart of The HRT Club's promise of "real treatments, real savings." We own the path from an approved prescription to medication at the member's door, and the partnerships that keep it fast and compliant. [EDIT: refine to your exact charter]

Who does what

JR
Jessly Raj
Head of Pharmacy · Department Lead
[EDIT: email] · 💬 Teams [EDIT: handle]
🚧 Team being built.
We're actively hiring and defining roles. Responsibilities below are the functions this team will own — names will be added as people join.

Functions this team owns

FunctionResponsibilityOwner
Dispensing & fulfillmentAccurate filling, labeling, and shipping of prescriptions[EDIT: TBH]
Clinical reviewVerification, interactions, and pharmacist sign-off[EDIT: TBH]
Inventory & sourcingStock levels, supplier relationships, cold-chain[EDIT: TBH]
Compliance & licensingState licensure, controlled substances, audits[EDIT: TBH]
Member support (Rx)Refills, transfers, and prescription questions[EDIT: TBH]

Current OKRs & goals (Q3 2026 · sample)

O1 — Fill prescriptions faster
KR: median fill time 36h → 24h · 72% [EDIT]
O2 — Raise fulfillment accuracy
KR: dispensing accuracy ≥ 99.9% · 90% [EDIT]
O3 — Expand state coverage
KR: licensed in 46 → 50 states · 45% [EDIT]
O4 — Build the team
KR: hire 4 core roles · 20% (1 of 4 offers out) [EDIT]

Getting things done

How to request something from us

  1. Rx issue or member escalation: post in [EDIT: #pharmacy-help] with member ID and details.
  2. New treatment / sourcing request: submit the intake form [EDIT: link].
  3. Compliance / licensing question: email [EDIT: pharmacy@thehrtclub.com].
  4. Anything urgent (patient safety): see escalation path →

Escalation & coverage

LevelWhoWhen
L1[EDIT: on-shift pharmacist]Routine Rx questions
L2Jessly RajMember impact / exceptions
L3[EDIT: Head of Medical]Patient-safety / clinical

On-call / coverage

Coverage [EDIT: hours]. On-call rotation [EDIT: link/schedule].

Service catalog — what we own vs. what we don't

We own

  • Dispensing, labeling, and shipping prescriptions
  • Pharmacist clinical verification & sign-off
  • Refills, prescription transfers, and Rx member questions
  • Pharmacy inventory, sourcing, and cold-chain
  • Pharmacy licensing & controlled-substance compliance

Route elsewhere

  • Prescribing decisions → Clinical / Medical
  • Billing & payments → Finance [EDIT]
  • Website / catalogue changes → Growth / Web
  • Account access & devices → IT Support
  • Shipping carrier disputes → Ops [EDIT]

SLAs / typical turnaround sample

RequestTarget
New prescription filled & shippedWithin 24 hours [EDIT]
Refill processedSame business day
Prescription transfer1–2 business days
Member Rx question answeredWithin 4 business hours
Sourcing / new-treatment request5 business days to first response

Staying current

News & announcements

Summer shipping schedule starts next week — cutoffs move to 2 PM ET.
[EDIT: date] · Ops
Now licensed in 46 states — 4 to go toward the Q3 goal.
[EDIT: date] · Compliance
Jessly Raj joins as Head of Pharmacy — building the team now.
[EDIT: date] · People

Upcoming dates

DateWhat
[EDIT]Pharmacy weekly sync
[EDIT]State licensing filing deadline
[EDIT]Fulfillment vendor QBR

Meeting cadence

MeetingWhenNotes / link
Daily standup[EDIT: 9:30 AM ET]Teams · Notes
Office hours[EDIT: Wed PM]Teams
Company all-handsMonthlyHome

Notes & recordings live in [EDIT: SharePoint/Teams link].

Major projects — latest status

ProjectStatus
State expansion (→ 50)On track
Fill-time reductionAhead
New fulfillment centerAt risk [EDIT]

People & culture

Joiners, departures & role changes

  • Joined Jessly Raj — Head of Pharmacy [EDIT: date]
  • Hiring Pharmacist, Fulfillment Lead, Compliance Specialist, Rx Support [EDIT]

Team norms

  • Working hours: [EDIT: core 10–4 ET]
  • Time-zone spread: [EDIT: mostly ET; some remote]
  • Preferred contact: Teams for quick, email for tracked requests
  • Response norm: within 4 business hours

Onboarding checklist (join or partner with us)

  • Read this page and the service catalog
  • Get added to [EDIT: #pharmacy channels]
  • Meet Jessly for a 30-min intro
  • Complete privacy/HIPAA + controlled-substance training
  • Get access to the fulfillment & inventory tools [EDIT]

Recognition & shoutouts

🎉 Drop shoutouts here. [EDIT: "Thanks to the fulfillment crew for a record week!"]

Reference

FAQ

How do I request a refill for a member?

Post in [EDIT: #pharmacy-help] with the member ID; we process same business day.

How do prescription transfers work?

Submit the transfer form [EDIT: link]; 1–2 business days.

Who signs off clinically?

A licensed pharmacist verifies every fill before it ships.

Glossary

TermMeaning
RxPrescription
VMSVasomotor symptoms (e.g., hot flashes)
VVAVulvar and vaginal atrophy
CIIIDEA Schedule III controlled substance
Cold-chainTemperature-controlled storage/shipping
NPINational Provider Identifier

Feedback

Broken link, question, or idea to improve this page? Flag it here [EDIT: route to Pharmacy owner].

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