Accredo

Accredo is a specialty pharmacy that is part of Express Scripts, which in turn is a subsidiary of Cigna. Accredo focuses on providing medications and care management services for individuals with complex and chronic health conditions. These conditions often require specialized handling of medications, such as injectables or infusions, and may involve intensive patient support and monitoring.

Accredo's services include:

• Dispensing Specialty Medications: Procuring and dispensing medications that require specific storage, handling, and administration protocols.

• Care Management Programs: Providing personalized support from pharmacists and nurses who specialize in specific disease states. These programs may include medication education, adherence support, side effect management, and coordination with the patient's physician.

• Financial Assistance Support: Helping patients navigate insurance coverage and access financial assistance programs to help offset the cost of their medications.

• Patient Education: Offering educational resources to help patients understand their condition, medications, and treatment plans.

Accredo operates through a network of pharmacies and distribution centers, and patients typically receive their medications through mail order or can sometimes pick them up at designated locations. Because of the complexity of the conditions they serve, Accredo emphasizes direct communication with patients and their healthcare providers to ensure optimal medication management and treatment outcomes.