SPECIALTIES › GASTROINTESTINAL Gastrointestinal Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis are two if the most common forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the United States. Both CD and UC are conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Although they share many similarities, there are key differences between the two diseases. Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect men and women equally and can occur at any age but often develop in teenagers and young adults. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease patients experience are similar. Although the causes of the disease are unknown, both have similar types of contributing factors such as environmental, genetic and the body’s immune system response. In contrast, some of the most notable differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are that Crohn’s disease can occur anywhere between the mouth and anus whereas ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon; in Crohn’s the intestine is both healthy and inflamed throughout whereas in ulcerative colitis there is continuous inflammation and lastly, Crohn’s disease can occur in various layers of the intestinal wall where as ulcerative colitis affects the inner lining. Both disease can often require surgery to remove or repair damaged sections of the bowels or to remove obstructions But when treated early with immunosuppressants, patients can live a quality life while staying in remission. It is estimated that 1.3% of US adults (3 million) reported being diagnosed with IBD (either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis). Prior Authorization Support Financial Assistance Support Medication & Gastrointestinal 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.