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Gaucher’s
Disease
Gaucher’s disease is a rare, inherited enzyme deficiency
that causes the buildup of fatty material inside certain cells, called Gaucher cells. These affected cells then accumulate
in areas such as the liver, spleen and bone marrow, and can lead to anemia, weakening
of the bones, disability and other severe medical problems.
Gaucher’s disease is estimated to be present in 10,000 to 20,000 Americans,
and is especially common among the Ashkenazi Jewish population.
Replenishing the missing enzymes through drug therapy
has been proven to slow and even halt the progression of the disease.
Your Care at
Ascend SpecialtyRx
Ascend SpecialtyRx
manages patients with Gaucher’s disease based upon nationally recognized treatment
guidelines, the most recent information found in peer-reviewed medical literature
and appropriate standards of practice.
Our pharmacy maintains full availability of all needed
medications and medical supplies, and we offer around-the-clock emergency support
and patient counseling, as well as confidential, flexible and on-time delivery options.
Our expert pharmacy team works closely with each patient
and their healthcare providers to help ensure that patients take their medications
as prescribed, and monitors for any side effects from the medications.
Common Drugs for the Treatment of Gaucher’s Disease
Ceredase
Cerezyme
Zavesca
Helpful Links
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Children's Gaucher Research
Fund
National Gaucher Foundation
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke
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