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Enabling Better Pharmacy Outcomes

Our trusted specialty pharmacy expertise and dedicated care teams deliver safer and smarter outcomes for every patient.

Our commitment to excellence in patient care

Our specialty pharmacy is built on condition-specific expertise, trusted industry relationships and high operational standards. Together, this helps providers deliver better care at lower costs. Our support includes:

  • Board-certified pharmacists who ensure expert guidance and oversight
  • Clinical assessment tools that enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning
  • Safety and medication adherence strategies to promote better health outcomes

Seamless support and personalized care

Latest Optum drug approvals

Explore the most recent updates within our network of limited distribution drugs. Together, we're delivering better access, stronger outcomes and seamless support for patients who need it most.

Clinical management programs

Our specialty pharmacy clinical management programs provide personalized care and support. In fact, 86.4% of patients in oncology CMPs report higher quality of life during follow-ups.1

Centers of Excellence

Our condition-specific teams consist of pharmacists, technicians, account managers, and prior authorization (PA) and appeal experts, helping to deliver better patient outcomes.

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Cardiopulmonary Center of Excellence

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  • Health systems and hospitals
  • Providers

Innovative programs and in-depth support help you deliver precise care for patients with asthma, cystic fibrosis and more.

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Gastroenterology Center of Excellence

Best for:
  • Health systems and hospitals
  • Providers

Clinical expertise from pharmacists and a devoted provider support team, all with years of experience working with gastroenterology conditions.

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Immunology Center of Excellence

Best for:
  • Health systems and hospitals
  • Providers

Gain access to therapy-specific tools and resources to get your patients with immunology conditions started on therapy quickly and efficiently.

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Neurology Center of Excellence

Best for:
  • Health systems and hospitals
  • Providers

When you work with the Optum Neurology Center of Excellence, we provide helpful resources so you can spend more time with your patients.

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Oncology Center of Excellence

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  • Providers

We offer the clinical expertise and in-depth, customized care that you need so your practice can focus on one thing – the patient.

Industry insights

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Medication Adherence Strategies: Achieve Better Outcomes

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Achieving better patient outcomes through medication adherence

Learn about 5 strategies for consistent medication use and how Optum Specialty Pharmacy can help.

Quick and Safe Digital Specialty Pharmacy Service [Video]

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Quick and safe digital specialty pharmacy service

Optum Specialty Pharmacy leverages specialized expertise and resources with flexibility, delivering personalized care that drives better outcomes.

Using Biosimilars to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

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Using biosimilars to treat chronic inflammatory conditions

In today’s healthcare landscape, the introduction and increasing use of biosimilars offers a promising solution to rising medication costs.

Complementary solutions

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Transforming Pharmacy Care Experiences

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  • Providers

We simplify specialty pharmacy care by guiding patients through every step, making medication access easier and adherence more manageable.

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Streamlining Complexities in Specialty Pharmacy Workflow

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  • Providers

We make it easier for providers by offering expert specialty pharmacy support, financial assistance, digital tools and help with prior authorizations and appeals.

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Specialty Pharmacy for Providers

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  • Providers

We make patient referrals, enrollment processes and online prescriptions easy for providers.

*In the interest of privacy and confidentiality, names and other identifying information may have been modified. Such modifications are not intended to mislead and do not alter the substance of the content.

  1. Optum Specialty Pharmacy. Yearly oncology clinical management review. January 1-December 31, 2023.