BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy announces decision to use Warrick Pharmaceuticals generic Ribavirin.

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy announces decision to use Warrick Pharmaceuticals generic Ribavirin.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL May 3, 2004--As a disease management specialty pharmacy dedicated to pharmaceutical care, we felt it was our responsibility to analyze the new generic Ribavirin market. Therefore, in addition to using branded Ribavirin, we have decided to include Warrick Pharmaceuticals generic form of Ribavirin for treating Hepatitis C patients. This cost effective form of Ribavirin is manufactured at the same facility as Scherings branded Rebetol. As the pioneers in Hepatitis specialty care, BioPlus is pleased to provide a generic option along with our personalized disease management services, said Stephen C. Vogt, PharmD and CEO of BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services, Inc.

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services also provides disease management for other chronic illnesses that include:

    Multiple Sclerosis
    Hepatitis
    Arthritis
    Cancer
    HIV / AIDS
    Psoriasis
    Crohns disease

BioPlus disease management services include:

    Detailed insurance investigation for patients, determining best area of coverage
    Formulary management
    Ongoing patient counseling, educating and side effects management
    Available pharmacists 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
    Refill tracking and monitoring to ensure continual compliance
    Free medication delivery
    Utilization data

Contact BioPlus at 888-292-0744 or www.bioplus.net