UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy Expanding Presence to Enhance Specialized Pharmaceutical Care

 

The trend of health systems and hospitals launching their own specialty pharmacies continues to be a leading driver of growth in the industry. Internal specialty pharmacies help to offer the health system some control over their drug expenses as the ability to enhance the specialized pharmaceutical care they provide.

Most recently, UVA Health announced an expansion of its specialty pharmacy to enhance specialized pharmaceutical care for complex medical conditions that demand precise storage, handling, and delivery protocols beyond the capabilities of traditional retail pharmacies.

A vital part of the North Fork community, UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy is expanding its footprint and investment in dispensing automation into 28,000 square feet at 1641 Edlich Drive.

UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy, a dually accredited (URAC & ACHC) and Certified Rare Disease Center of Excellence Pharmacy, is home to a team of expert pharmacists, nurses, supply chain specialists, and technicians who offer expert care and compassionate service to patients requiring complex specialty medications.

They undergo specialized training to manage prescriptions for intricate medical conditions, maintaining superior standards in clinical care, medication access, and operations services that surpass traditional pharmacy capabilities.

UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing challenging medical conditions.

With its new facilities and advanced automation, UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy expects to more than double its annualized specialty pharmacy dispensing capacity, expanding affordable medication access to UVA Health’s surrounding communities and across the country.

The expanded footprint will also centralize UVA Health Pharmacy’s call center and medication inventory management, benefiting patients across all UVA Health pharmacies.

This significant investment in automation and expanded space will enable UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy to provide the operational, medication access, and clinical support services needed to optimize patient outcomes.