We believe that with VIPPS accreditation, Prescription Solutions ' innovative
online pharmacy is a resource they can depend on to deliver their
prescriptions quickly , accurately and confidentially.com

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information, visit our website http://www .

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For more information visit the Association's website at http://www.
The Lewin Group is a nationally recognized health care and human services
consulting firm in Falls Church, Va.

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, VP Business Development for HomeChoice.

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"Millions of Medicare-eligible Americans nationwide will soon receive
prescription drug coverage for the first time in Medicare's 40-year history.net . A wholly
owned subsidiary of PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. Online
information can be found at http://www.

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"Prescription Solutions' customers can feel
confident with their online pharmacy care because the VIPPS seal attests that
the company is properly licensed and has met a rigorous criteria review that
considers patient confidentiality, security of prescriptions, a quality
assurance program, and patient-pharmacist consultation.
According to Ed Feaver, president of Prescription Solutions and a licensed
pharmacist, with PacifiCare's recently announced intent to participate in the
federal government's new Medicare Part D prescription drug program, which will
offer drug coverage for approximately 42 million Medicare beneficiaries next
year, receiving VIPPS accreditation is timely.
HomeChoice Partners provides nutritional support, pain management, anti-
infective therapies, inotropic therapy, immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG),
hydration therapy, chemotherapy, and specialty pharmaceuticals for
administration in the home setting as well as in conveniently located
ambulatory infusion suites.''
In order to maintain the high standards for quality set by regulating
bodies such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO), HomeChoice assembled a veteran team of clinicians to
lead the Atlanta expansion.

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"Internet prescribing is a growing trend that is convenient for consumers
but can pose safety hazards if the Web site is not a legitimate pharmacy or
does not meet the professional standards of licensed pharmacies," said Joseph
Addiego, M. "Prescription
Solutions' online pharmacy is the first in California to receive the VIPPS
accreditation.

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miller@phs. "This competitive edge
allows us to fill a void in the growing Atlanta market, which is to provide
extraordinary intravenous infusion services and to provide peace of mind to
all of our patients and our referral sources. Our team is
dedicated to patient comfort and the optimization of each prescribed therapy,
leading to a greater percentage of positive patient outcomes and, ultimately,
to full recoveries.

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"The Norcross branch is built upon a proven model of patient care
and has an outstanding clinical staff lead by Norcross General Manager Claudia
Hale, PharmD.

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PacifiCare offers individuals ,
employers and Medicare beneficiaries a variety of consumer-driven health care
and life insurance products. Founded in 1852 as the American
Pharmaceutical Association, APhA is the first-established and largest
professional association of pharmacists in the United States.

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To further
improve patient safety and compliance, Prescription Solutions' staff of
pharmacists provides individualized counsel to patients about the safe and
appropriate use of their medications and offers a variety of clinical
management programs to educate doctors and patients on effective use of
prescription drugs. "Our PrimeCare branch in Atlanta is clearly a top
priority for HomeChoice and we are thrilled at how the local community has
embraced us since earlier this spring, when word spread that we had begun the
build-out of our ambulatory infusion suite and pharmacy in Norcross. Further, the new Atlanta facility from which this
team will be operating represents the HomeChoice commitment to USP
compliance as it is fully physically compliant well ahead of the regulatory
mandates. "With more that 15 years of home infusion and
clinical pharmacy experience, Claudia is leading our Norcross team as it
operates a most modern infusion pharmacy and ambulatory suite from which we
expect to care for as many as 10,000 patients annually., President + CEO of HomeChoice Partners, Inc. provides a full range of
infusion therapy services throughout Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas and
is committed to providing patients with the highest quality intravenous
medications and clinical services in the comfort of their own homes or in one
of our ambulatory infusion suites.

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Medications dispensed from Prescription Solutions' mail service pharmacy
go through a dozen safety checks before reaching the patient.pacificare.
Founded in 1996, HomeChoice Partners, Inc.HomeChoicePartners .

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Prescription Solutions' Online Pharmacy Receives Prestigious Accreditation by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

"
The NABP developed the VIPPS program in response to the public's growing
concern about the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet. APhA's more than
52,000 members include pharmacists, scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy
technicians and others interested in advancing the profession.
(HomeChoice), the leading provider of infusion therapy services throughout the
Mid-Atlantic states, today announced it has expanded its PrimeCare Infusion
Services division by completing a state-of-the-art, 7,000-square-foot infusion
pharmacy and ambulatory infusion suite in Norcross (Atlanta), Ga.," said Boyd.

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A recent report published by Ernst + Young highlighted the growing concern
among drug-industry executives who believe that Internet and mail-order
prescriptions will be the biggest source of counterfeit drugs over the next
five years.,
as well as through a national network of 53,000 community pharmacies.Ph."
HomeChoice acquired PrimeCare Infusion Services of Augusta, Ga. Recent advancements in technology, together
with a growing pipeline of intravenous drug therapies, are enabling many
patients to safely leave the hospital much sooner than ever before, allowing
them to return to their normal daily routines."
HomeChoice believes the most effective therapies are those that are
personalized. At HomeChoice, we have never compromised our reason for
being in business, and that is simply to provide patients with superior care
at home or in an alternate setting in each one of the markets that we serve,"
said Mary Ann Cope, R .

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, Prescription Solutions, a
national pharmacy benefit management company and subsidiary of PacifiCare
Health Systems Inc.
For members who do not want to order prescriptions by mail or online, or
who need medications quickly for treating illnesses that are episodic instead
of chronic, Prescription Solutions also offers a network of more than 53,000
retail pharmacies throughout the United States .nabp. Currently, more than 99 percent of PacifiCare's
commercial health plan members are enrolled in plans that have received
Excellent Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA). Report Outlines Steps for Successful Medication Therapy Management Programs

WASHINGTON , A report released by The Lewin Group
provides Medicare Prescription Drug Plans with a framework for developing
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services that achieve the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services' stated goal of improving medication use and
patient-care quality.
"It was quite apparent to our care team by the end of 2004 that an
opportunity was presenting itself as the demand for comprehensive home
infusion therapy in the rapidly growing Atlanta metropolitan area was
straining the local supply.
"As we grow in the Atlanta market, our goal will be to supplement our core
team with an additional 15 Registered Pharmacists, Certified Pharmacy
Technicians , Nutritional Support Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and home care
support staff before year-end 2006 ," said Barbara Exum, PharmD.

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(NYSE: PHS), has earned the Verified Internet Pharmacy
Practice Sites (TM) (VIPPS(R)) accreditation by the National Association of
Boards of Pharmacy(R) (NABP(R)).
The report, commissioned by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA),
identifies a model for payers -- public and private -- to use in structuring
reimbursement for MTM services and outlines key program features needed for
improving medication use.

It is not for 'pharmaceutical industry ' or 'neutraceutical (nutraceutical) industry' associations or trade groups -- Those sites should go to Business/Biotechnology_and_Pharmaceuticals/Pharmaceuticals/Associations/

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, chief medical officer at Prescription Solutions., HomeChoice Partners, Inc.,
during November 2004 and today in Norcross , Ga. The HomeChoice team will carefully review a patient's needs and
formulate a care plan designed especially for that patient. Together, these professionals lead a
talented, multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, certified pharmacy
technicians, registered nurses and registered dietitians committed to
providing high quality, patient-focused home infusion therapy.

Health/Pharmacy includes general pharmaceutical information, related organizations and associations, pharmacy schools and information about specific medications.

This Organizations subcategory is for groups such as pharmacists , pharmacy technicians or technologists, professors or teachers of pharmacy, or even for associations of pharmacy schools.

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VIPPS Accreditation Recognizes Prescription Solutions' Commitment
to Online Security, Quality Assurance and Patient Confidentiality

First California Online Pharmacy to Earn Distinction

COSTA MESA, Calif. A coalition
of state and federal regulatory associations, professional associations and
consumer advocacy groups developed the criteria for VIPPS accreditation.
"VIPPS accreditation shows that we have taken the necessary steps to
assure our customers that when they purchase their medications from
Prescription Solutions' Web -based pharmacy, they can have the peace of mind
knowing that their online purchases are secure, safe and confidential," added
Dr.
To receive the VIPPS accreditation, a pharmacy must first comply with the
licensing and inspection requirements of its home state and in each state in
which it dispenses medications. (NYSE: PHS), one of the
nation's largest consumer health organizations, Prescription Solutions serves
members through a state-of-the-art mail service pharmacy in Carlsbad, Calif.rxsolutions .
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is dedicated to improving
medication use and advancing patient care. Patients receive their
infusion medications at a purpose-built infusion suite or in the comfort and
privacy of their own homes while being monitored clinically by a multi -
disciplinary care team that includes their physician, pharmacist, nurse as
well as other healthcare professionals. The 2004 integration of PrimeCare Infusion
Services has enabled HomeChoice Partners to provide contiguous patient care
throughout Georgia and much of South Carolina.

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"The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is pleased to add
Prescription Solutions to its list of VIPPS-accredited Web sites," said Donna
M.D.

Contacts: Kim Kunody Dan Miller
Prescription Solutions PacifiCare Health Systems
(714) 662-4785 (714) 226-3726
Dan."
The past 15 years has seen the significant growth of alternate site
infusion therapy as it has become a practical alternative to traditional
inpatient hospital stays for patients with less acute diagnoses and those
patients living with chronic illnesses that require ongoing treatment with
intravenous medications., VP Corporate
Pharmacy Operations.

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Boyd, R.com .

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We are pleased to
receive such acclaimed recognition from the National Association of Boards of
Pharmacy."
In March, PacifiCare announced that construction of an additional
Prescription Solutions mail service pharmacy will be completed in mid-2006 and
fully operational by January 2007."
The Lewin Group's recommendations were based on a study of existing MTM
practice and compensation models; interviews with pharmacists, pharmacy
benefit providers , health plans and policymakers; a review of the literature
on MTM; and a series of structured discussions with industry experts. The HomeChoice Partners
management team has years of clinical, business and consulting experience in
the healthcare and home care sectors.

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Horn, NABP president. Then, the pharmacy undergoes a comprehensive
investigation of its operations to ensure that it meets VIPPS' standards for
quality, safety, and confidentiality. MTM programs, a required benefit option in Medicare
Part D plans, include intensive review of enrollee drug regimens to help
reduce medication errors, improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary
costs. "And, as a continuation of our expansion strategy , the
approach was simply to bring our best clinical staff to the local Atlanta
market and provide the best in patient care.

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"Different forms of compensation create varying incentives for providers and
impact the ability of a plan to provide a meaningful benefit.

HomeChoice Partners Opens Second Infusion Pharmacy in Georgia

, in April
2004 and has since guided the geographic expansion of its comprehensive
pharmacy and patient care services with the addition of Infusion Pharmacies
with on-site ambulatory infusion suites in Spartanburg/Greenville, S. For many reasons, home infusion and alternate
site administration of infusion therapy continues to grow in popularity, not
the least of which is the reduction in the cost of patient care relative to an
inpatient hospital admission . "Many
of our patients tell my staff that they simply feel better and are less
anxious while recovering in their own home.

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About the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy(R)
NABP is the independent, international, and impartial Association that
assists its member boards and jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and
enforcing uniform standards for the purpose of protecting the public health.com. More information on PacifiCare Health
Systems is available at http://www.D.Ph. We strive daily to give them that
choice," said Cope.

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About Prescription Solutions
Prescription Solutions is an innovative pharmacy benefit management
company managing the prescription drug benefit of commercial, Medicare and
governmental health plans, as well as those of employers and unions.com.Expansion Brings an Ambulatory Infusion Suite to Extend its Comprehensive
Alternate Site Infusion Service Model into Atlanta and Throughout Northern
Georgia

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About HomeChoice Partners, Inc.

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About PacifiCare Health Systems
PacifiCare Health Systems is one of the nation's largest consumer health
organizations with more than 3 million health plan members and approximately
10 million specialty plan members nationwide. PacifiCare's specialty operations include behavioral health, dental
and vision, and complete pharmacy benefit management through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Prescription Solutions .
"The type of payment and reimbursement structure is critical for MTM
programs," said study director and Lewin Vice President Joan DaVanzo, Ph. The firm specializes in helping public
and private sector clients solve complex problems in health care and human
services with policy analysis, research and consulting, and is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational.
"The combination of our modern infusion pharmacy and our ability to
provide specialized infusion nursing enables our PrimeCare division to provide
a level of care that is unprecedented in the Atlanta market," said Joseph W. Many of our partner nursing and home health
agencies and many of the Atlanta hospitals began calling our Augusta, Georgia,
branch asking us to care for their rising patient population nearly 120 miles
away," said Boyd. "Patients deserve the best possible care independent of
the care setting.

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