Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition where thick, sticky mucus builds up in organs. This leads to breathing problems and allows bacteria to grow inside the lungs. It also affects the pancreas, which makes it harder for the body to break down food and get important nutrients. New treatments help people with cystic fibrosis live longer, fuller lives.

With Vons Specialty Care, you will receive personalized service. Our team will help you with every part of the medication process. A dedicated care coordinator will be assigned to support your specific needs. We will work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved. We look for support that can lower the cost of your medicine, then help you apply for funding. We also remind you when your medicine is ready for a refill.

If you take certain medicines, you will regularly speak with a clinical pharmacist. The pharmacist will review your medicines and check for interactions. The pharmacist will also help you deal with side effects and give advice about taking your medicine safely. This program aims to answer your questions and help you get the most from your medicine.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Medline Plus – Cystic Fibrosis

The Bonnell Foundation: Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two types of inflammatory bowel disease, which means that they cause swelling in the digestive tract. While the two conditions affect different parts of the digestive tract, both can cause pain in the stomach area, loose or bloody stools. Medicines can help control symptoms and prevent future problems.

At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

If you take certain medicines, you will speak with a clinical pharmacist regularly. The pharmacist will review your medicines and check for interactions, help you deal with side effects, and offer advice about taking your medicine safely. This program aims to answer your questions and help you get the most from your medicine.

American Gastroenterological Association Patient Center

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Medline Plus – Crohn’s Disease

Medline Plus - Ulcerative Colitis

Mental health conditions influence a person’s thoughts, mood and feelings, making it challenging to maintain good relationships and do well at work or school. Treatment depends on the person and getting better can be a slow process. Medicines and counseling can improve symptoms and help a person lead a better and fuller life. Some medicines can be injected into the body and last for weeks to months. For conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, these injectable medicines make it easier to stay committed to your therapy. 
 
Our team will help you get your medicine when you need it and coordinate with your provider to make administration as convenient as possible — whether in your provider’s office or at our pharmacy. Pharmacists at our specialty care pharmacies are specially trained and, where permitted by law, may professionally administer injectable medicines. In addition, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.  
 
Mental Health
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
 
Medline Plus – Mental Health and Behavior
 
Mental Health America

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the brain and spinal cord. Damage to a part of nerve cells called the myelin sheath makes it harder for the brain to send messages to the rest of the body. Symptoms include trouble with vision, tingling, numbness, and changes in coordination, memory and thinking. People with MS usually have times when symptoms are more active, and other times when they are less bothersome. Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS. Using medicines with physical and occupational therapy can help to control symptoms.

At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Medline Plus – Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

Cancer happens when abnormal cells grow and copy out of control. Different types of cancer occur in different parts of the body. Some cancers form tumors and others affect blood cells. Providers select treatments based on things like the cancer type, where the cancer is, and how fast it is growing. Options may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or medicines.

At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

If you take certain medicines, you will speak with a clinical pharmacist regularly. The pharmacist will review your medicines and check for interactions, help you deal with side effects, and offer advice about taking your medicine safely. This program aims to answer your questions and help you get the most from your medicine.

American Cancer Society

Cancer Care

National Cancer Institute

Cancer Support Community

Osteoporosis is a condition where bone structure becomes weak and porous. Osteoporosis commonly causes fractures and breaks in bones of the hip, spine and wrist. While osteoporosis can affect anyone, it is seen more in women, older age, smokers, and people who have taken certain medicines for a long time.

Medicines can help people with osteoporosis. Some medicines stop bones from breaking down and other can help bone rebuild. It is also important to exercise, prevent falls, and get the recommended values of calcium and vitamin D.

Our team will help you get your medicine when you need it and coordinate with your provider to make administration as convenient as possible — whether in your provider’s office or at our pharmacy. Pharmacists at our specialty care pharmacies are specially trained and, where permitted by law, may professionally administer injectable medicines. In addition, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, and shows up as areas of thick, red skin with white scales. Plaque psoriasis can be on any part of the body, often in the elbows, knees, scalp, back and face.

Another form of psoriasis is called psoriatic arthritis, which can can cause joint swelling and stiffness around the body, such as the fingers and toes, back, wrists or knees. In most people, psoriasis affects the skin before the joints, but it is hard to predict how one may be affected by one condition or the other.

Many medicines can reduce symptoms and prevent further damage — including medicines used on the skin, taken by mouth or injected into the body.

At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

If you take certain medicines, you will speak with a clinical pharmacist regularly. The pharmacist will review your medicines and check for interactions, help you deal with side effects, and offer advice about taking your medicine safely. This program aims to answer your questions and help you get the most from your medicine.

National Psoriasis Foundation

Psoriasis Connect

American Academy of Dermatology Association – Psoriasis

Arthritis Foundation

With rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and causes swelling, redness and pain in joints. RA often involves a person’s hands, feet, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles. Without treatment, RA can cause lasting damage. Treatment with medicine and exercise can control symptoms and prevent more impairment.

At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

If you take certain medicines, you will speak with a clinical pharmacist regularly. The pharmacist will review your medicines and check for interactions, help you deal with side effects, and offer advice about taking your medicine safely. This program aims to answer your questions and help you get the most from your medicine.

American College of Rheumatology – Patient Resources

Arthritis Foundation

Medline Plus – Rheumatoid Arthritis

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recovering from alcohol or opioid abuse is difficult. People usually do better when they have counseling and support from loved ones, and work to change negative habits. There are also medicines that make it easier to stay away from alcohol or opioids, some of which are injected into the body every few weeks.

Our team will help you get your medicine when you need it and coordinate with your provider to make administration as convenient as possible — whether in your provider’s office or at our pharmacy. Pharmacists at our specialty care pharmacies are specially trained and, where permitted by law, may professionally administer injectable medicines. In addition, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.

Recovery

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Medline Plus – Substance Abuse Problems

Our skin usually protects our bodies by keeping germs out, but wounds like burns and ulcers break this barrier. Certain medicines can prevent infection and help in the healing process. 
 
At your local specialty care pharmacy, you'll receive personalized support from a dedicated care coordinator who can work with your provider’s office to get your medicine approved, find ways to lower the cost of your medicine, help you apply for funding, and offer refill reminders.  
 
Medline Plus – Injuries and Wounds