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How Specialty Pharmacies Work

How do specialty pharmacies work?

Specialty pharmacies operate in the same manner as standard pharmacies. Patients may submit their prescriptions by fax, email or in person (for pharmacies with physical locations); or the fertility clinic may submit the prescriptions directly.

What are the benefits of using a specialty pharmacy?

Those specialty pharmacies dedicated to infertility offer several benefits over standard pharmacies, including:*

Pharmacists and nurses with expert knowledge of infertility treatment
A large stock of fertility medications, including compound medications
Live telephone support to help you understand how and when to take your medicine
Express shipping of medication to a convenient location
Assurance that the medications will be properly refrigerated and insulated before and during shipping
Appropriate supplies, such as needles, syringes, alcohol swabs, included with the medication
Coordination with your doctor to ensure that you are on the right therapy
Free patient educational materials

*Services offered may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.

How do I receive my medicine?

Many fertility medications require refrigeration and other special handling. For this reason, specialty pharmacies are equipped to send your medicine by express shipping (24-48 hours) in well-insulated packages to the location most convenient for you, be it your home, doctor’s office, or another suitable venue. If the pharmacy has a physical location, you may also pick up the medicine there.

How should I choose a specialty pharmacy?

If your health insurance does not require use of a particular pharmacy, choose the specialty pharmacy whose benefits best suit your needs. For example, some offer round-the-clock live support from a pharmacist or nurse. Others offer free express shipping to any location within the U.S. Still others may offer discounted prices, a good financing program, or help you with your insurance paperwork. Consider which benefits will make your life easier as you go through treatment. Most important, always confirm that the pharmacy will have medications and supplies sufficient for your entire cycle.

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