AllianceRx Walgreens Prime named exclusive distributor for HRA Pharma Rare Diseases FDA-approved prescription drugs Lysodren® and Metopirone® in the United States

Orlando, FL, Morristown, NJ and Chatillon, France – Oct. 29, 2020 – HRA Pharma Rare Diseases has named AllianceRx Walgreens Prime – one of the largest specialty and home delivery pharmacies in the United States – as the exclusive specialty pharmacy and clinical support provider for two of its rare disease drugs, Lysodren and Metopirone.

Lysodren (mitotane) is the only FDA-approved drug to treat inoperable, functional or nonfunctional adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer of the adrenal glands. Metopirone (metyrapone) is used as a diagnostic test for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) insufficiency and in the diagnosis of ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome. ACTH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland in the brain.

“We are very excited to be the exclusive pharmacy to dispense these medicines,” says Tracey James, senior vice president of pharmacy services at AllianceRx Walgreens Prime. “HRA Pharma Rare Diseases recognizes our ability to clinically support patients throughout their treatment journey and link them to financial resources so they can obtain these life-changing medicines. HRA Pharma Rare Diseases and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime share the same goal of providing the best possible outcomes for these patients.”

Evelina Paberze, chief operating officer of HRA Pharma Rare Diseases, says, “At HRA Pharma Rare Diseases, we are dedicated to giving our patients improved access to essential treatments. The decision to make AllianceRx Walgreens Prime our exclusive specialty pharmacy and clinical support provider means our rare disease patients in the U.S. will get improved access to Lysodren and Metopirone.”

David Wright, chief executive officer of HRA Pharma, says, “At HRA Pharma, we constantly strive to provide accessible and affordable solutions to our patients. I believe making AllianceRx Walgreens Prime the exclusive pharmacy of our rare diseases affiliate is a step in the right direction to achieving this goal.”

For full prescribing information on the drugs listed above, including the black box warning for Lysodren, visit dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.

About AllianceRx Walgreens Prime

AllianceRx Walgreens Prime (alliancerxwp.com) is a specialty and home delivery pharmacy that strives to provide exceptional care throughout a patient’s treatment journey with the medicines they need every day. Formed in 2017 through a collaboration between Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest chain drug stores, and Prime Therapeutics, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, the company offers tools and resources for patients, providers and health plans to deliver the optimal health outcomes. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Fla. and its pharmacies are accredited by several national pharmacy accreditation services.

About HRA Pharma Rare Diseases

Established in July 2019, HRA Pharma Rare Diseases (hra-pharma-rare-diseases.com) was created as a result of HRA Pharma’s heritage in rare diseases and its close partnerships with the community. HRA Pharma Rare Diseases is dedicated to bringing the best care and services to patients and is committed to supporting healthcare professionals all over the world. The company has a personal commitment in tackling current challenges, reducing the time to accurate diagnosis, enabling global access to treatment and optimizing long-term management. HRA Pharma Rare Diseases has a portfolio of medicines that diagnose and treat rare diseases. Now well established in Europe and the USA, the company continues to grow, with plans to expand its geographical reach worldwide.

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