East Alabama Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy
1171 Gatewood Drive
Suite 1200
Auburn, AL 36830
Hours
Trusted specialty pharmacy serving east Alabama.
The East Alabama Apothecary (EAA) Specialty Pharmacy in Auburn provides local, personalized support for patients with complex medication needs.
From specialty medications for chronic conditions to one-on-one counseling, our team of pharmacists provide you with personal service to ensure that you achieve the most benefit from your therapy.
Services we provide:
- Free Medication Delivery: East Alabama Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy offers medication delivery right to your door at no added cost.
- Quick medication turnaround: Our pharmacy typically ships medications within 2-3 business day from receiving the order.
- 24/7 Access: Specialty Pharmacy patients have around-the-clock access to clinically trained personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, (including holidays and weekends)
- Automatic Refill Reminders: Our patients receive notifications reminding them when it is time to refill their prescriptions.
- Insurance Coordination: Our team will work with you and insurance provider to coordinate prior authorization before treatment to create a hassle-free experience.
- Medication and Patient Counseling: Our team provides medication guidance to answer any questions you may have regarding your therapy or to help manage any potential side effects.
- Home Infusion Services: We offer options for patients seeking treatment in the comfort of their own home. Learn more about our home infusion services.
Frequently Asked Questions
A specialty pharmacy fills prescriptions for complex, high-cost drugs for various medical conditions. Unlike retail pharmacies, our specialty pharmacy provides a suite of services to support you based on your unique medical needs. For example, the Specialty Pharmacy can provide education about your specific medical conditions and how to manage your symptoms and avoid complications through medication.
Specialty pharmacies also collaborate with your doctor and your health insurance company to ensure that you have access to the right drug for you and that it is covered by your health plan. They can even find out if financial assistance is available that can reduce your costs for these therapies.
- Alpha 1 Deficiency
- Asthma & Allergy
- Blood Cell Deficiency
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enzyme Deficiency
- Growth Deficiency
- Hemophilia
- Hepatitis
- Hereditary Angioedema
- HIV/AIDS
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
To fill a specialty prescription, your provider will typically send it directly to our pharmacy. Once we receive it, our team will contact you to review your medication, coordinate insurance, and arrange pickup or delivery.
The East Alabama Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy can deliver medication to your home, doctor’s office, or to an alternative location of your choice at no cost to you. We will also include other supplies, such as a sharps container, as requested. Our team will coordinate all refills to make sure that you, or an adult family member, are available to receive the shipment.
If your medication requires refrigeration, the Specialty Pharmacy will ship it to you in special packaging that will maintain the appropriate temperature throughout the shipping process. Once you receive the package, take the medication out of the box and place it in the refrigerator as soon as possible.
Our team will send you a notification when it is near your time to refill your prescription.
Yes, in most cases a referral or prescription from your healthcare provider is required to access our specialty pharmacy services. Our team can help guide you through the process if you're unsure what’s needed.
Our team will work with you to find out if any financial assistance is available to help reduce your cost for therapies.
Accreditations
- ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Certificate
- URAC Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Supplier Accreditation Certificate
- URAC Infusion Pharmacy Accreditation Certificate
- URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Certificate
Information for Patients
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan
- Equipment Warranty Information
- Medicare Supplier Standards
- Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information
- Specialty Pharmacy Enrollment Form
- NPP Acknowledgement Form
- Permission for Verbal Communication Form
- Feedback Survey Form
- New Patient Packet