Medications for Complex Health Conditions & Illnesses
CANCER
Cancer is a disease where cells in your body grow out of control and invade different tissues in your body. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. Scroll down the page to view the full Allure Specialty Pharmacy special conditions list.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump blood as well as it should. It can occur when the heart muscle is too weak or when another defect prevents it from circulating blood properly.
CROHN’S DISEASE (CD) AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC)
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic (long-lasting) inflammatory diseases that cause inflammation irritation and swelling in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs.
GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY
Growth hormone deficiency is a condition when your body doesn’t make enough growth hormone.
HEPATITIS C
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver.
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens a person’s immune system by destroying the body’s cells that fight disease and infection.
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
Hyperlipidemia refers to increased levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)
MS is a condition in which the immune system attacks the covering that protects your nerves. This causes nerve damage, making it hard for your brain to talk to the rest of your body.
OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is also known as a degenerative joint disease (DJD). OA is a chronic (long-term) disease. While there isn’t a cure, several treatment options are available to help manage symptoms.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain.
PSORIASIS AND PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
Psoriasis is a lifelong skin disease. It can cause itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. People with psoriasis can develop pain, swelling, and stiffness in their joints.
PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (PAH)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is high blood pressure in the arteries (blood vessels) of your lungs. The blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs become hard, stiff, and narrow.
PULMONARY DISEASE
A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow the airways, creating breathing difficulties that may range from mild to life-threatening.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a term used for several types of arthritis that involve chronic (long-lasting) joint inflammation that begins before age 16. It often causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion as well as joint damage over time.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance abuse is overindulgence in or dependence on addictive substances for mind-altering purposes.
Type I and Type II Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that leads to high levels of blood glucose (or sugar) in the body. This happens when your body can’t make or use insulin like it’s supposed to. Insulin is a substance that helps your body use the sugar from the food you eat.