Village Fertility Pharmacy Applying for URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Waltham, Massachusetts – Village Fertility Pharmacy announced today that it is in the process of applying for Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation standards provide assurance to patients, providers, purchasers, regulators and employers that the practices of the organization performing these services are fair and equitable for all parties.

“By applying for accreditation under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy standards, we can demonstrate a commitment to quality processes,” said Donald Silkes, CEO of Village Fertility Pharmacy.

Village Fertility Pharmacy (www.villagefertilitypharmacy.com) is a pharmacist-owned and operated specialty pharmacy dedicated to providing quality pharmacy services, superior customer service and comprehensive education to fertility patients and clinics. In operation for more than 25 years, Village has developed a deep understanding of the complicated nature of fertility treatments and the unique needs of fertility patients. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Village is a leading national fertility pharmacy.

“By choosing to seek URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, Village Fertility Pharmacy has displayed leadership through a commitment to quality and accountability,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO.

Specialty Pharmacy offers a high touch, comprehensive care system of pharmacological care wherein patients with chronic illnesses and complex disease states receive expert therapy management and support tailored to their individual needs. Medications that health plans and other payers classify as specialty pharmaceuticals may vary and evolve over time. URAC made the decision to develop a Specialty Pharmacy accreditation program because it is one of the key distribution channels for pharmacy benefit management and extends URAC’s consumer protection and empowerment efforts in managed care pharmacy.

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC’s standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry.

For more information, visit www.urac.org. For more information contact Catherine Arizan, Marketing Coordinator, at 781-810-4151 or carizan@villagepharmacy.com.