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Genzyme Corporation Selects Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy for 2008 Renagel Medicare Part D Assistance Program
17 January 08
Flint, Michigan, January 16, 2008 – Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, one of the largest privately owned national specialty pharmacies, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Genzyme Corporation to administer their 2008 Renagel Medicare Part D Assistance Program. Genzyme is one the world’s largest biotechnology companies dedicated to products and services focused in kidney disease, rare inherited disorders, orthopedics, transplant, and oncology.
Diplomat will be the 2008 national Part D Assistance provider for Renagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride). Renagel is a non-calcium/non-metal based phosphorus binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on dialysis. The Renagel Part D Assistance Program provides Renagel free of charge to patients who are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan but cannot afford their copayments or co-insurance payments for Renagel. The Renagel Part D Assistance program complements Diplomat’s existing renal program which includes pharmacy delivery of required medications to dialysis patients and CKD disease management.
“Genzyme Corporation selected Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy to administer our 2008 Renagel Medicare Part D Assistance Program because of their understanding of the renal sector and reputation for providing a high level of customer service for over 30 years”, stated Robin Goldwater, Director of Reimbursement & Specialty Services of Genzyme Corporation. “Our group will work closely with the Diplomat team to help qualified patients receive free Renagel.”
“Diplomat is honored to be chosen as Genzyme’s pharmacy partner for the 2008 Renagel Medicare Part D Assistance program,” stated Phil Hagerman RPh, President/CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy. “Diplomat’s experience and commitment to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease will help support Genzyme’s premier national renal program that will assist dialysis patients to gain access to required medications and achieve optimal clinical outcomes.”
Those interested in more information or in applying to the Program should contact Genzyme’s Renassist Program at 1-800-847-0069.
About Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy is a privately held health care organization focusing on complete medication management programs for patients with serious and chronic conditions. Key programs include: Oncology, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriasis. Other specialty areas include Transplant, Fertility, Dialysis Medication Management, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Specialty Compounding. The company’s Health Services division specializes in disease management programs for Chronic Kidney Disease patients, as well as home and outpatient infusion. With locations in Flint and Grand Rapids, MI; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Diplomat services the specialty pharmacy needs of patients and physicians nationwide.
For more information contact:
Kathy Karns
kkarns@diplomatpharmacy.com
810-720-4452
