THERE’S NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUTTHE CARE THAT ACCREDO PROVIDES.Accredo, an Express Scripts specialty pharmacy, has been working exclusively with specialty medications for more than 25 years. Our mission is to provide specialty-focused care and monitoring that can help you maximize the effectiveness of your medication toenjoy an improved quality of life. From ouraccuracy in filling prescriptions to providingcomprehensive therapy support at no additional cost, Accredo delivers individualizedcare. Inside you’ll find eight importantthings you should know about specialtymedications—and how Accredo addressesthem to help you effectively manage your therapy.

If you have questions, or to get started withAccredo today, call 800.501.7260.

THERE’S NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRESPECIALTY MEDICATIONS.People on specialty medications benefitfrom enhanced care and monitoring oftheir medications to help maximizeeffectiveness and manage side effects.Specialty medications are used to treatcomplex conditions. Some may need to be administered by injection or throughintravenous infusion and require specialhandling or refrigeration, while others areoral or inhaled medications. Managingthese complex therapies requires dedicated and specialty-trained professionals—likethe professionals at Accredo.

Accredo is dedicated to serving the specialtypharmacy needs of patients living with complex conditions. We provide individual-ized therapy management solutions for awide range of complex conditions, including:

• Age-related macular degeneration

• Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

• Anemia• Asthma• Cancer• Crohn’s disease• Cystic fibrosis• Deep vein thrombosis

• Growth hormone deficiency

• Hemophilia• Hepatitis C• Hereditary tyrosinemia

To get started with Accredo today, call 800.501.7260.

• Immune deficiency• Infertility• Lysosomal storage disorders

• Multiple sclerosis• Neutropenia• Osteoarthritis• Osteoporosis• Parkinson’s disease• Psoriasis• Pulmonary arterial hypertension

• Respiratory syncytial virus

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• And more

8 Thingseveryone on specialty medications should know

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4 | NURSINGAccess to qualified nurses may be available for many complex conditions.

Some medications requireadministration by a health-care professional. Accredo cancoordinate with your doctor’soffice or your infusion centerand provide in-home infusion

services, when covered by your healthplan. If you’ll be administering your medication yourself, our registered nurses can provide one-on-one training. In addition, Accredo nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provideinformation related to your therapy.

1 | TRAININGComplex conditions require special training.

Life is full of surprises—treatingyour complex condition shouldn’t be one of them.Because Accredo is dedicatedexclusively to specialty medications, you’ll benefit from

the care and attention of specialty-trained professionals to help you and your doctormanage your therapy. Our pharmacists andnurses receive specialized training in the therapies used to treat these complex conditions. By providing individualized care,Accredo can help you manage your medications to achieve a better outcomeand enhanced quality of life.

3 | SUPPLIESAncillary supplies should be on handwhen you need them.

You shouldn’t have to worryabout getting the right ancillary supplies to administeryour medications. Accredo provides all necessary ancillarysupplies—such as syringes and

sharps containers . What’s more, we’ll makeregular calls to be certain you have the supplies needed to maintain your therapy.

5 | DELIVERYFrom the pharmacy to your door, careful handling of your medicationsis essential.

It’s important to know yourmedications will arrive on timeand in good condition. That’swhy medications that needrefrigeration or other specialhandling receive extra care.

Plus, we’ll call you to arrange a delivery timeframe that works with your schedule. We’llsend your medications directly to you or yourdoctor’s office (where allowable by law) andcarefully track each prescription delivery—atno additional cost.

7 | CONTINUITYManaging your medication supply is critical.

Because missing a dose canhave serious consequences,maintaining an adequate in-home supply of your medication is critical. YourAccredo care team will stay in

touch with you to help ensure that youhave what you need, when you need it.We’ll call to remind you when it’s time toorder refills so you can avoid disruption inyour therapy.

2 | 24/7 ACCESSHelp should be available to you anytime, day or night.

Questions and concerns canarise anytime—not just duringregular pharmacy hours. Theservice and support thatAccredo provides includes 24/7access to pharmacists and

nurseswho know about your medications.Whether you have questions about yourmedications or experience complications,there’s always a knowledgeable person onthe other end of the line.

6 | TEAMWORKWith a focus on your safety, yourpharmacy should work directly with your doctor.

To help maximize the effective-ness of your treatment, it’sessential to have a completepicture of your medication profile to guard against druginteractions. The pharmacists

and nurses at Accredo act as a team withyou and your doctor to monitor your overalldrug therapy.

8 | CONVENIENCEGetting started with a new pharmacy should be easy.

We’ve made it as simple aspossible. All it takes is aphone call to start receivingyour specialty medicationsfrom Accredo. We’ll guideyou through the process

and coordinate with your doctor anysteps that need to be taken for a smooth transition so you can beginenjoying the benefits of effective therapy management.

To get started today, call 800.501.7260.

To get started today, call 800.501.7260.

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