Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, Community-Based Pharmacies, earns full Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC 

DEERFIELD, Ill., February 27, 2026 – Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has received full accreditation from URAC under the Specialty Pharmacy, version 5.0 program. This URAC accreditation is effective from January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029. URAC is a leading independent healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry.  

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is proud to work with URAC for these accreditations as they demonstrate the company’s commitment to providing patients with quality care. Accreditation is key to the success of specialty pharmacies as it is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national specialty pharmacy standards.  

“URAC accreditations reflect our commitment to ensuring patients have access to the highest standards of specialty care,” said Rina Shah, ‌PharmD, senior vice president, Enterprise Specialty Pharmacy, Walgreens. “Our No. 1 goal is supporting patients with complex and chronic conditions consistent care that meets them where they are and how they want to receive care.” 

To learn more about Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, visit walgreensspecialtyrx.com.  

About Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy holds several national pharmacy accreditations and services are offered to nearly 300 million covered lives across the country. At Walgreens, the term “specialty” covers services and medications for patients with rare, complex and chronic diseases like cancer, cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease, who often require additional support from their healthcare providers. Walgreens specialty pharmacists have additional training to better understand these specialty medications which have unique storage, temperature, and handling requirements; are given by infusion, injection or taken orally; and require close patient monitoring and ongoing clinical support. They also help patients find affordable access to high-cost medications, help with adherence barriers and support patients throughout their treatment.

About URAC

Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company’s portfolio of accreditation and certification programs spans the health care industry, addressing health equity, workplace mental health, health care management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.

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