Catamaran's BriovaRx Awarded Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC

Catamaran Corp. CTRX has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. "BriovaRx's robust offerings focus on the patient, ensuring one-on-one support and a personalized plan that addresses chronic conditions to help them lead healthy, vibrant lives," said Mark Thierer, Chairman and CEO of Catamaran. "The URAC accreditation is a reflection of BriovaRx's patient-centric approach that coordinates the efforts of providers, payers and manufacturers to keep treatments personalized and successful." Designed as a better alternative to other specialty pharmacy offerings, BriovaRx is a high-touch, comprehensive care system of pharmacological care where patients with chronic illnesses and complex diseases receive expert therapy management and support tailored to their individual needs. URAC made the decision to develop a Specialty Pharmacy accreditation program because it is one of the key distribution channels for pharmacy benefit management and extends URAC's consumer protection and empowerment efforts in managed care pharmacy. URAC offers the only third-party, voluntary accreditation program of this scope for pharmacy benefit management and prescription services See full press release