Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy earns accreditations from URAC, ACHC
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy received Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC for its home delivery pharmacy services and Specialty Pharmacy Service Accreditation for select community-based specialty pharmacies from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards.
URAC is a leading independent healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. Walgreens earned full accredited status in the Mail Service Pharmacy, Version 5.0 Program, which covers core organizational quality, customer service, communications and disclosure, drug utilization management, pharmacy operations and a process for mail service outcomes measurement and quality improvement.
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ACHC is an internationally recognized accrediting body committed to providers, customer service and quality patient care. ACHC granted the select community-based specialty pharmacy sites the ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Service Accreditation.
"At Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, we pledge to serve all our patients with the utmost quality and care," said Tracey James, chief operating officer of Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. "Receiving accreditation from URAC and ACHC is validation of our steadfast allegiance to helping patients achieve and maintain their best health by providing them the medicines they need. Our commitment to excellence and upholding quality standards has led us to a successful reaccreditation and is a testament to the hard work, dedication and collaboration of our team members.”
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The URAC award is effective from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2027. This ACHC award is effective from June 29, 2024, through July 28, 2027.