Qualitas Specialty Pharmacy
Qualitas Specialty Pharmacy is a wholly-owned specialty pharmacy services company of RWJBarnabas Health focusing on high cost, high touch medication therapies for patients with complex disease states. We offer complete specialty care, with a range of medications, therapies and services to manage conditions easier.
Medications in specialty pharmacy range from oral to cutting edge injectable and biologic products. The disease states treated range from cancer, hepatitis, HIV, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, transplant, to rare genetic conditions. The Specialty Pharmacy Division holds accreditations with Joint Commission and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and ACHC. These accreditations differentiate our organization from other healthcare providers exhibiting distinction. We also have board-certified specialty pharmacists on our staff.
Services Provided
Our experienced specialty trained pharmacists and nurses understand the complexities of our patients’ conditions and are available to offer support including:
- Injection training
- Medication side-effect management
- Appropriateness of therapy assessment
- Periodic assessments and reassessments
- Ongoing monitoring for safety and efficacy of prescribed medicines
- Financial Assistance
- 24-hour on call pharmacist and nurse
- Free delivery of medications
Insurance Coordination
- Most specialty prescriptions require prior authorization
- Insurance experts coordinate with the patient’s physician and health plan to facilitate the process
Qualitas Specialty Pharmacy Services Leadership
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Suzanne Sesta, RPh, BCSCP
Vice President of Qualitas Pharmacy Services and LSC Mail Order
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Ronald Simbulan, RPh
Director of Pharmacy, Qualitas Pharmacy Services and LSC Mail Order
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Fernando Olveira, BA Biology
System Director of Pharmaceutical Procurement, Qualitas Pharmacy Services
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Sharon Bednarz, CPhT, BA-HCA
Pharmacy Technician Manager, Qualitas Specialty and LSC Mail Order Pharmacy
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Connie Ho, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Coordinator