Tag: specialty pharmacy
Orsini tapped as exclusive partner on AVLAYAH
April 22, 2026HME News Staff
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Orsini, a provider of rare disease pharmacy solutions, is the exclusive specialty pharmacy partner for Denali Therapeutics' AVLAYAH, an FDA-approved enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II, or MPS II) when initiated in presymptomatic or symptomatic pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg prior to advanced neurologic impairment. As part of this program, Orsini will provide comprehensive...
ACHC launches accreditation distinction for Ig therapy
March 18, 2026HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has partnered with the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) to launch the Distinction in Immunoglobulin Therapy. This new distinction offers specialty and infusion pharmacies a formal path to demonstrate advanced clinical and operational excellence in the delivery of immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy across all sites of care. “This partnership is an important step toward improving patient safety in Ig therapy,” said Matt...
AleraCare, Pure Healthcare complete merger
November 25, 2025HME News Staff
PHOENIX and TAYLORSVILLE, Utah – AleraCare, a provider of infusion and specialty pharmacy services across the United States, and Pure Healthcare, a medical group that delivers health care services for individuals with complex chronic conditions, have completed their merger.
“Today marks a major step forward for patients, physicians and our payer partners who depend on timely, coordinated access to advanced therapies,” said Joe Cosgrove, CEO of the combined company....
Soleo Health recognized as ‘Pioneer’ for SoleMetrics program
October 10, 2025HME News Staff
FRISCO, Texas – Soleo Health has announced that it is a Specialty Pharmacy Pioneer recipient of URAC’s 2024 Leaders in Performance Measurement Awards Program. Through its Leaders in Performance Measurement (LPM) program, URAC, a non-profit organization that provides accreditation and certification for health care organizations, recognizes companies that demonstrate a commitment to improving health care quality through performance measurement. Soleo Health was recognized for its dedication...
Lumicera leverages Costco brand as growth driver
September 19, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
MADISON, Wis., and ISSAQUAH, Wash. – A partnership between Lumicera Health Services and Costco Wholesale to expand access to cost-plus specialty pharmacy is expected to “propel growth,” said Ben Heiser, general manager of Lumicera.
Through the partnership, Lumicera will handle back-end specialty pharmacy processes and services for Costco, including accreditations, through a centralized ship-to-home model.
“Everybody knows Costco and when we think...
Lumicera, Costco partner to expand specialty pharmacy
April 28, 2025HME News Staff
MADISON, Wis., and ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Lumicera Health Services has announced a partnership with Costco Wholesale Corp. to expand cost-plus specialty pharmacy in the marketplace and offer a broad spectrum of specialty medications with patient support, pricing transparency and clinical expertise. The company, whose services include home infusion, will provide access to complex and often expensive medication therapies at an auditable cost to commercial employer benefit plan sponsors and pharmacy...
Soleo Health secures Qfitlia
April 14, 2025HME News Staff
FRISCO, Texas – Soleo Health has been named the exclusive in-network specialty pharmacy for Qfitlia (fitusiran) by Sanofi, the first antithrombin-lowering therapy for hemophilia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved its use for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia A or B with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors. "We are pleased to be selected by Sanofi to help bring its first-of-its-kind...
Soleo reaccredited by URAC
January 23, 2025HME News Staff
FRISCO, Texas – Soleo Health has earned its Specialty Pharmacy Reaccreditation by URAC. By earning this reaccreditation, the company was acknowledged for its dedication to patient satisfaction and ability to ensure positive clinical outcomes, while demonstrating the highest value and quality in delivering enhanced clinical services to its many patients, providers, payers and pharma partners. “This URAC reaccreditation underscores Soleo Health’s dedication to delivering the highest...
Specialty pharmacy group names new president
January 9, 2025HME News Staff
WAKEFIELD, Mass. – The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP), a network of leading health systems and supporting businesses dedicated to advocating for superior patient care and outcomes through integrated health system specialty pharmacies, has appointed Tim Affeldt, PharmD, vice president of specialty/infusion operations for Fairview Pharmacy Services, as its new president. The alliance says Affeldt brings a wealth of experience and passion for advancing specialty pharmacy,...
CVS Health plans infusion exit
October 15, 2024HME News Staff
NEW YORK – CVS Health plans to exit its core infusion services business in the coming months, according to Reuters. The company also plans to close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies, it says. CVS Health on Oct. 8 stopped taking new patients seeking antibiotics, drugs supporting muscular health and intravenous nutrition services, Shelly Bandit, a senior manager of corporate communications, told Reuters. The company will continue to provide specialty medications and enteral nutrition, or...