DEERFIELD, Ill., MARCH 31, 2025 – Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has received full accreditation from URAC for its Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation 5.0 program. In addition to this, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy also received accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for additional community-based Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy locations.
URAC is a leading independent healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. Walgreens earned full accredited status in the URAC Specialty Pharmacy, Version 5.0 Program.
ACHC is an internationally recognized accrediting body committed to providers, customer service, and quality patient care. ACHC granted additional Walgreen Specialty Pharmacy community-based locations the ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is proud to work with both URAC and ACHC for these accreditations as they demonstrate the company’s commitment to providing patients with quality care. Accreditations are key to the success of specialty pharmacies as it is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national specialty pharmacy standards.
“At Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, we’re proud to continue our relationship with both URAC and ACHC to better serve our patients,” said Tracey James, RPh, chief operating officer, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. “These accreditations are a testament to our commitment to providing our Specialty Pharmacy patients with safe and compliant care.”
The URAC award is effective from February 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028. This ACHC award is effective from December 17, 2024, to June 28, 2027.
About Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy holds several national pharmacy accreditations and services are offered to nearly 300 million covered lives across the country. At Walgreens, the term “specialty” covers services and medications for patients with rare, complex and chronic diseases like cancer, cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease, who often require additional support from their healthcare providers. Walgreens specialty pharmacists have additional training to better understand these specialty medications which have unique storage, temperature, and handling requirements; are given by infusion, injection or taken orally; and require close patient monitoring and ongoing clinical support. They also help patients find affordable access to high-cost medications, help with adherence barriers and support patients throughout their treatment.
About URAC
Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company’s portfolio of accreditation and certification programs spans the health care industry, addressing health equity, workplace mental health, health care management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.
About ACHC
Accreditation leader ACHC is a nonprofit with 35 years of experience promoting safe, quality patient care. ACHC develops solutions trusted by healthcare providers nationwide and is committed to offering exceptional, personalized service, and a customized, collaborative accreditation experience tailored to individual needs. ACHC focuses on giving providers a positive, educational experience that continually enhances quality of care and business efficiencies.
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