Amber Pharmacy Uses ApproveRx to Help Streamline Prior Authorizations

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Health Care, LLC (Armada) announced that Amber Pharmacy, one of the nation's largest privately held specialty pharmacies, has implemented Armada's ApproveRx prior authorization system into its daily pharmacy operations. ApproveRx helps simplify the prior authorization process for prescribers and for pharmacies of all sizes. The ApproveRx platform is easily accessible through a standard web browser, which allows users to find and submit the appropriate prior authorization form for virtually all drugs and insurance plans. Traditionally, prior authorizations require extra staffing time and resources to locate the correct form from thousands of different insurance forms that vary by drug, payer and specific plan. Users of the ApproveRx website are able to complete the entire prior authorization process in a fraction of the time. "Prescribers and pharmacies of all sizes are utilizing our ApproveRx.com site to improve their operational efficiencies and address the challenges of the prior authorization process," said Lawrence Irene, RPh., CEO of Armada. "ApproveRx instantaneously produces the correct insurance form for the drug entered by payer and plan. The process can be completed online and submitted by the user with a stroke of a key or printed for traditional faxing to the insurance carrier."

Amber Pharmacy chose to implement ApproveRx to initiate and complete prior authorizations based on the numerous advantages of the platform. "Armada's ApproveRx is the most comprehensive service available today. The system has significantly enhanced our pharmacy's efficiency when completing the prior authorization processes. ApproveRx gives us quick and easy access to thousands of the most current prior authorization forms including the ability to directly fax the forms to the healthcare provider's office. It's so easy to use. The forms can quickly be completed and submitted," said Mike Agostino, RPh., President of Amber Pharmacy. "ApproveRx has greatly enhanced our ability to provide high quality prescription services to the patients and physicians we service in a more efficient manner."

For more information about ApproveRx, visit http://www.approverx.com.

About Armada

Armada Health Care, LLC (Armada) is the industry's largest specialty pharmacy group purchasing and contracting organization. Armada provides comprehensive and cost effective access to the nation's $100 billion specialty pharmacy industry. Armada offers pharmacy providers, manufacturers, health plans and wholesale distributors a total channel management solution through customized patient programs, prescription-data-management services, online platforms and unique purchasing agreements on specialty pharmacy products. For more information about Armada, please visit http://www.armadahealthcare.com.

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About Amber Pharmacy

Family-owned Amber Pharmacy is one of the nation's largest, independent specialty pharmacies. For nearly 15 years, Amber Pharmacy has provided comprehensive services for chronic health conditions, including transplant, oncology, hepatitis C virus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, and most chronic conditions. The ACHC accredited company provides nationwide services and is headquartered in Omaha with pharmacies in Chicago, Dallas, and Philadelphia. For more information about Amber Pharmacy, please visit http://www.amberpharmacy.com.

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Amber Pharmacy Uses ApproveRx to Help Streamline Prior Authorizations