Celgene Contracts with TNH Pharmacy II as a RevAssist Program Pharmacy Vendor for REVLIMID®

TNH Pharmacy II, a specialty pharmacy, adds REVLIMID to its growing list of limited distribution drug contract agreements. State-of-the-art systems generate enthusiasm for TNH as Oncology Pharmacy.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

THN Pharmacy II pharmacists are trained and registered by RevAssist, allowing them to dispense REVLIMID. Company President, Avo Minasyan, commented on the new appointment: "We at THN Pharmacy II are very excited to help with the distribution of this fine new product. Our state-of-the-art specialty pharmacy is the well equipped to provide outstanding service for both doctors and their patients."

REVLIMID is a newly approved medication for the treatment transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). These symptoms are associated with a missing part of chromosome 5, specifically known as deletion 5q MDS. This type of MDS can lead to leukemia and patients may suffer from low red blood cell counts. These patients require blood transfusions.

It is well known that MDS can be deadly, whether or not it progresses to leukemia. Phase II trials of 148 patients demonstrated that REVLIMID can reduce or even eliminate the need for blood transfusions.

REVLIMID is only available to RevAssist patients who agree to comply with establish protocols. The medication can only be prescribed by RevAssist-registered prescribers.

TNH Pharmacy II Vice President Ray Shirvanyan points out, "TNH Pharmacy II provides unequaled dispensing capabilities and patient outreach. The goal is to ensure that qualified patients will have access to REVLIMID, and the plenty of consultation to help insure patient compliance. Our staff contacts the patient to provide counseling, and a pharmacist or nurse can be reached at any time to answer questions. TNH Pharmacy II will also verify insurance, deductibles and eligibility."

For more information about TNH Pharmacy II and the oncology pharmacy services they provide visit the company website at http://www.TNHPharmacy.com

Randy Kirk Randy Kirk & Associates (310) 920-9649 Email Information

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Celgene Contracts with TNH Pharmacy II as a RevAssist Program Pharmacy Vendor for REVLIMID®