SPECIALTIES › HEPATITIS C Hepatitis C An infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), that attacks liver cells leads to inflammation Hepatitis C is usually spread when the blood from a person infected with Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Many people with Hepatitis C do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. The following symptoms may occur and they include, but not limited to fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting, dark urine, grey-colored stool, joint pain, and yellow skin and eyes. Symptoms can occur anytime from 2 weeks to 6 months after infection. Chronic infections occur in up to 85% of cases since patients don’t have symptoms. Chronic infections may lead to cirrhosis and/or liver cancer. Diagnosis usually occurs with blood tests to detect HCV antibodies and how much virus is in your body. With adequate treatment, up to 90% of patients can be cured. About 1-2% of the population in the United States has chronic HCV infection and about 3% of the world’s population are HCV positive. Prevalence varies greatly among geographic locations with the highest occurrence in Africa, Middle East, Central and East Asia. The incidence of HCV is about 17,000 new infections per year in the United States. For DRUG INFORMATION, click here. About 1-2% of the population in the United States has chronic HCV infection and about 3% of the world’s population are HCV positive. Prior Authorization Support Financial Assistance Support Medication & Hepatitis C Information Text Message Program Resources Patient Services Prior Authorization Support Quite often, prescription insurance plans require your doctor to obtain a prior authorization for speciality medications. Basically, this means that the medication to treat your condition must be pre-approved before you can receive it. The good news is that Premier Pharmacy’s RAPIDx Prior Authorization Program works tirelessly with your doctor to identify and gather the necessary information. In doing so, we free up some time for your doctor and care team so that they can focus on giving you the care and attention you need. Treatment Advocacy & Education A team of treatment advocates will help patients along the way to overcome any challenges they may face throughout the course of treatment Financial Assistance Our experienced and knowledgeable team will help with enrolling and obtaining financial assistance at an affordable cost. Efficient delivery options We offer free delivery service with UPS, FedEX, GSO, and USPS on all prescriptions. LEARN Who we are Accreditations Long Term Care News Contact Privacy Policy SPECIALTIES Oncology Multiple Sclerosis HIV/AIDS Autoimmune Transplant Hemophilia Hepatitis C Gastrointestinal LINKS Patient Portal Prescriber Portal LTC Portal Privacy Practices Premier Pharmacy Services 410 Cloverleaf Dr. Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Phone: 800-540-4700 Fax: 800-540-3400 © 2020 Premier Pharmacy Services. All rights reserved.