AscellaHealth Announces Expansion of Optime Care Specialty Pharmacy, Launches Additional Location at PA Headquarters to Support Operational Growth

AscellaHealth, a global partner delivering customizable solutions to support the specialty pharmaceutical industry, proudly announces the expansion of St. Louis, MO-based Optime Care, its nationally recognized specialty pharmacy, drug distribution and patient management organization. The additional site is located at AscellaHealth's corporate headquarters in Berwyn, PA. It comprises approximately six thousand square feet of office space to accommodate 40 new hires and will support a growing number of partnerships with life science manufacturers across the East Coast and globally.

"The office's close proximity to numerous regional clients will enhance communication flows across projects and product commercialization initiatives," says Bill Oldham, chairman and president, AscellaHealth. It also expands our capacity to deliver comprehensive specialty pharmacy services across a broader geographic area. The additional location underscores our commitment to providing end-to-end solutions for our healthcare and life sciences partners that ensure timely access to life-changing therapies for patients with complex, chronic and rare conditions."

The new Optime Care facility boosts the Company's ability to manage specialty patient populations and deliver patient support programs. It ensures business continuity, strengthens capabilities to service existing and prospective clients in other locales and opens opportunities to develop additional competencies and expand our operational base to better support the global specialty pharmaceutical industry.

The Optime office build-out will be completed later this year or early in 2025. As Stephanie Wasilewski, PharmD, general manager, Optime Care, explains, "The Philadelphia area site will mirror many of our existing services while ensuring the seamless distribution of specialty drugs from our St. Louis specialty pharmacy. Our integrated and collaborative Patient Care Team of professionals offers technology-driven, personalized patient support and care management programs, bringing significant strategic benefits to manufacturers with timely therapy initiation and enhanced long-term customer value."

About AscellaHealth LLC

AscellaHealth is a global partner that delivers proven end-to-end solutions to both life sciences and healthcare companies to enhance the quality of life for patients with complex, chronic conditions. A dedicated team gets critical healthcare products from manufacturers to patients while ensuring an efficient flow of funds between payers and pharma. Visit www.AscellaHealth.com.

About Optime Care

Optime Care, Inc., an AscellaHealth Company, is a nationally recognized specialty pharmacy, distribution and patient management organization offering a suite of comprehensive services tailored to maximize therapeutic opportunities for the treatment of orphan and rare disorders. The executive team has partnered in the launch and management of over 40 orphan products and programs while consistently implementing the best brand services for the community. Optime Care has dual-accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for compliance with specialty pharmacy and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for specialty pharmacy services that demonstrate a commitment to providing quality care and services to consumers. Visit www.AscellaHealth.com.