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Wellpartner Expands Specialty Pharmacy Services
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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 Copyright Business Wire 2010
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