Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy

At Erie County Medical Center’s Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy we support patients with complex, chronic, and rare conditions. Our patient-centered approach improves the health of our community with exceptional care, access, and value. Erie County Medical Center makes it easier for our patients by offering chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services.

Patients managing challenging conditions are often prescribed specialty medications. These medications are not available at traditional retail pharmacies because they require specific storage, careful dispensing, and close monitoring for side effects. At the Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy, we are accredited experts equipped to carry and dispense such specialty medications.

The Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy is also open to anyone from the general public seeking to get their prescriptions filled.

Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy Services and Chronic Disease Management

• 24/7 Pharmacist Support
• Convenient Pick-Up and Delivery Options for Medications
• Medication Education
• Financial Assistance
• Pharmacist Follow-Ups and Side Effect Monitoring

Convenient Fulfillment

If you are prescribed a specialty medication, your provider will send your prescription directly to the Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy. Our pharmacists quickly fill your prescription, so you can start taking it sooner and feeling better faster. We will call you in advance to review your medication and tell you what to expect during treatment. You can choose to pick up your prescription from the pharmacy in person or have it conveniently mailed to your home for free.

Clinical Care

Our qualified clinical team is here to support you from start to finish. Before your prescription is filled, we will call you to review your condition and discuss your medication. We will review dosing instructions, drug interactions, and potential side effects. We will also follow up with you to document any challenges you experience and improve your care.

Comprehensive Support

At Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy, we help you manage medication expenses to ensure your treatment is affordable. Our benefits coordinators conduct investigations to confirm insurance coverage, and we contact your insurance provider for pre-authorization when necessary. If you need additional support, we will review financial assistance programs on your behalf and help you enroll.

Therapies Served

The Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy supports patients diagnosed with a variety of conditions and disease states, including the following areas:

• Bariatrics
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Infectious Disease
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Pulmonology
• Rheumatology

Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy Excellence

The Erie County Medical Center Specialty and Outpatient Services Pharmacy is dual accredited, meaning its level of service, efficiency, and effectiveness has met certain standards. You can expect to receive excellent personalized care from our expert pharmacists.