Wellpartner Expands Specialty Pharmacy Services

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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:58pm EDT

PORTLAND, Ore.--(Business Wire)--
Wellpartner, a nationally recognized home delivery pharmacy and provider of
contract pharmacy services, today announced the expansion of its Specialty
Pharmacy business. Wellpartner now offers products and services for intravenous
and subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy and the treatment of bleeding disorders
such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. 

Wellpartner Specialty Pharmacy Services (SRx) provide an improved patient
experience for those who rely on in-home infusion therapy. These high-touch
services go well beyond efficient dispensing of medication. Wellpartner supports
each SRx patient with a team of health care professionals that includes a
clinical pharmacist, licensed nurse and Patient Care Coordinator. The team
approach lets Wellpartner work collaboratively with patients, providers and
payers to deliver more complete pharmaceutical care. Wellpartner SRx services
include: insurance benefit authorization, infusion administration and training
by IV certified nurses, treatment coordination with the physician`s practice and
regular "check ins" with patients to make sure everything is going according to
plan. In addition, a Wellpartner Care Coordinator is available to patients 24/7
to address concerns or answer questions. 

"Our Specialty Pharmacy Services deliver a higher level of patient care because
we work to complement the physician`s practice," said Michael Wright,
Wellpartner President and CEO. "Patients receive the same level of personal
attention from Wellpartner as they expect from their doctor." 

Wellpartner has nearly a decade of experience in home delivery of prescription
medications. It is widely recognized for high-quality service and the ability to
help payers control costs. Wellpartner`s original expansion into specialty
products was driven by customer demand for more efficiency and price
transparency in this segment of the business. "Specialty Pharmacy prices are
among the fastest growing in our industry," said Wright. "Some of our largest
clients asked us to help them manage costs in this area while still maintaining
a high-quality patient experience." 

About Wellpartner, Inc.

Wellpartner, Inc. is a privately held, nationally recognized provider of mail
order and contract pharmacy services for health plans, Medicaid programs, and
safety-net providers nationwide. Dedicated to lowering the cost of traditional
and specialty drugs, Wellpartner offers innovative solutions that improve
pharmacy care and health outcomes for patients. Wellpartner has been recognized
as one of the fastest growing private companies in Oregon and has been ranked in
Inc. Magazine`s list of the 500 fastest growing companies in the U.S.
www.Wellpartner.com

Wellpartner, Inc.
Nelson Pratt, 1-503-718-5714
npratt@wellpartner.com


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