ORLANDO, September 24, 2014 - Advanced Care Scripts (ACS), a division of Omnicare Specialty Care Group (SCG), announced today a partnership with Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in which it will provide a fully integrated pharmacy solution for SIVEXTRO(TM) (tedizolid phosphate).
Sivextro treats adult acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which has been categorized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a serious public health threat.
ACS’ end-to-end solution for Sivextro will include brand support, reimbursement assistance, and product dispensing. The AccessSivextro program will help remove barriers to access and increase speed to therapy through a bridge service, allowing patients to begin therapy without delay. Patients will receive a starter dose of medication while the benefit investigation takes place, avoiding interruptions in therapy and ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home. The ACS case management team will also provide copay assistance support by navigating through prior authorizations and helping to investigate financial assistance for eligible patients when affording therapy is an issue.
In addition to providing services for Sivextro, ACS also supports access and reimbursement programs for Cubist’s Dificid® and Cubicin®.
“We look forward to our expanded partnership with Cubist,” said Dennis Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of ACS. “The AccessSivextro Program improves patient access for this urgent, acute therapy. Since Sivextro is not readily available in the retail setting, our goal is to dispense on the same day to the patient, ensuring a seamless process for the patient and physician.”
About Omnicare Specialty Care Group
Omnicare Specialty Care Group (SCG) is a division of Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and provider of comprehensive pharmaceutical services based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Omnicare SCG is a combination of synergistic tenured companies with a focused approach to pharmaceutical brand solutions. Together, Omnicare SCG brings specialists in reimbursement methods, clinicians practiced in medication therapy management for chronic disease states, and distribution channel expertise. Solutions are tailored to drive product access by solving challenges faced by patients and their caregivers, physicians, payers and manufacturers. Custom programs are led by a single management team across the organizational platforms, allowing coordination of resources and assets to support positive outcomes for our patients. For more information, visit www.omnicarescg.com
About Omnicare
Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across North America. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care institutions, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry’s most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group. For more information, visit http://www.omnicare.com/.
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