This expansion underscores UVA Health's ongoing efforts and commitment to enhancing specialized pharmaceutical care for complex medical conditions that demand precise storage, handling, and delivery protocols beyond the capabilities of traditional retail pharmacies.

Joshua Weber, Director of UVA Health's Specialty and Home Delivery Pharmacy Services, remarked, "The expansion of UVA Health Specialty & Home Delivery Pharmacy at North Fork marks a significant milestone in UVA Health's strategic plan, propelling our commitment to transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond. It not only enhances our capacity to deliver specialized pharmaceutical care to those that need it most, but also strengthens our impact on fostering a healthier future for the communities we serve." 

Deborah van Eersel at the UVA Foundation added, "We are proud to welcome UVA Health's expanded presence at North Fork. Their dedication to innovation and healthcare excellence perfectly aligns with our shared vision for this community as a hub of ingenuity and progress. This expansion enhances the services available to residents and underscores North Fork's pivotal role in supporting cutting-edge initiatives that benefit the broader community."

UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy, a dually accredited (URAC & ACHC) and Certified Rare Disease Center of Excellence Pharmacy, is home to a team of expert pharmacists, nurses, supply chain specialists, and technicians who offer expert care and compassionate service to patients requiring complex specialty medications. They undergo specialized training to manage prescriptions for intricate medical conditions, maintaining superior standards in clinical care, medication access, and operations services that surpass traditional pharmacy capabilities. UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing challenging medical conditions.

Annual Patient Care Impact:

• 25,000 Unique Patients Served
• >290,000 Annual Specialty & Home Delivery Pharmacy Dispenses
• >50 Clinics Supported Across UVA Health
• 75,000 Patient Calls Answered
• 35,000 Prescription Benefits Investigations Completed by Medication Access Team

With its new facilities and advanced automation, UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy expects to more than double its annualized specialty pharmacy dispensing capacity, expanding affordable medication access to UVA Health's surrounding communities and across the country. The expanded footprint will also centralize UVA Health Pharmacy's call center and medication inventory management, benefiting patients across all UVA Health pharmacies.

This significant investment in automation and expanded space will enable UVA Health Specialty Pharmacy to provide the operational, medication access, and clinical support services needed to optimize patient outcomes. By integrating care across the patient journey, UVA Health aims to provide hope and improved health to those who need it most, ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive support necessary for managing their complex conditions as seamlessly as possible.