Accredo is a specialty pharmacy dedicated to comprehensive patient support programs
You’ve invested time and resources into creating therapies designed to improve the health of individuals living with chronic and complex conditions. In fact, recent estimates have valued investment in new drug development at $314M to $2.8B.1
Yet, the barriers to launching drugs are high. Without a specialty pharmacy partner with experience managing complex therapies, your patients face delayed treatment. As a leader in patient support for limited, exclusive, rare, and gene therapies, Accredo ensures that patients have the resources and assistance they need to benefit from your therapies.
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Policy & Medicine, March 2019. “A Tough Road: Cost to Develop One New Drug is $2.6 Billion; Approval Rare for Drugs Entering Clinical Development is Less Than 12%.” https://www.policymed.com/2014/12/a-tough-road-cost-to-develop-one-new-drug-is-26-billion-approval-rate-for-drugs-entering-clinical-de.html
How Accredo supports patient care:
- Limited distribution network: Accredo is the most trusted pharmacy partner with unmatched access to pharmacy products. We position our products where they are most needed, making us a preferred provider among patients, payers and physicians alike. Our network includes access to:
- 20+ exclusive network pharmacy products
- 80+ limited small-network products
- 32% of exclusive distribution drugs
- Access to gene replacement therapies
- Complex treatments: Accredo has extensive expertise with infused, injectable, and oral medications used for chronic and life-threatening conditions. Our knowledge in high-cost therapies requiring specialized administration ensures management with the utmost care. Learn more about our specialized support for manufacturers.
- 24/7 clinician support: Our dedicated pharmacists are available around the clock to provide exceptional care and service, ensuring questions are answered and support is given whenever patients need it.
- Nationwide nurse network: Our network of 600+ Accredo field nurses across the country offer personalized care and patient support, including:
- In-home therapy administration
- Self-administration education
- Clinical adherence assessments and interventions
- Side effects management
- Lab appointment coordination and assistance
- Caregiver support to ensure the best possible therapy outcomes
We define specialized care through our Therapeutic Resource Center (TRC) model. Our condition-specific TRCs connect patients with specialty-trained pharmacists and nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We ensure patients receive individualized care from clinicians who specialize in their condition and take the time to understand their needs.
- Specialized pharmacist teams: With over 500 specialty pharmacists organized within 15 TRCs, we offer unparalleled expertise in a range of conditions, from blood disorders to neurological disorders.
- Patient-centered care: Each patient receives care tailored to their unique needs, supported by our TRCs that provide a depth of understanding and specialized attention unmatched in the industry.
Conditions or disease states supported by Accredo TRCs include:
- Asthma & Allergy
- Blood Disorders
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Endocrine
- Fertility
- Hepatology
- HIV
- Immune Disorders
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Rare Disease and Gene Therapy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Conditions (RA&I)
- Select Specialty Conditions
- Transplant
- Education & administrative support: Beyond dispensing medication, we educate patients and caregivers on proper administration techniques in collaboration with their healthcare providers, ensuring effective treatment and enhanced patient outcomes.
- Collaboration with healthcare teams: Our pharmacists work closely with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care coordination – from initiating treatment plans to managing adherence and addressing any treatment barriers.