Acro Pharmaceutical Services receives specialty pharmacy accreditation

PHILADELPHIA Pharmacy care management company Acro Pharmaceutical Services has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from the Washington-based healthcare accrediting organization URAC, Acro has announced.

“We are honored to receive this recognition in this critical area of health care,” Acro president and CEO Sajid Syed stated. “Our commitment to quality and following best practices helps patients improve the quality of their lives.”

Specialty pharmacy involves comprehensive pharmacological care for patients with chronic illnesses and complex disease states who receive therapy management tailored to their individual needs, often involving high-cost treatments such as biotech drugs.

“By applying for and receiving specialty pharmacy accreditation, Acro Pharmaceutical Services has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” URAC president and CEO Alan Spielman said. “Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare, and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”