Organ Transplant

Over 150,000 people have received organ transplants in the U.S., and over 97,000 candidates are listed on the national organ transplant waiting list.  It is critical that, once organs are transplanted, every precaution is taken to prevent rejection.  Rejection is the process by which the organ recipient’s immune system recognizes the donor organ as foreign and attempts to eliminate the transplanted organ.  Medications to control an organ recipient’s immune function can help prevent organ rejection and avoid infection.

Ascend SpecialtyRx manages patients who have undergone an organ transplant 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.

            Cellcept

            Cyclosporine

            Gengraf

            Mycophenolate

            Prograf

            Rapamune

            Sandimmune

            Tacrolimus

Patients need additional monitoring and support to maintain the safe and effective use of their medications.  For example, each month, our pharmacy team may remind patients of the importance of notifying your doctor immediately if you develop fever or chills, a sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouth sores, abdominal pain, pale stools or darkened urine.

United Network for Organ Sharing

National Foundation for Transplants

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network