Learn About Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune condition involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with onset typically seen in teenagers and young adults. While incurable, various treatments can reduce and manage symptoms. Risk factors include recurring infections, smoking, and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
The two common disease state classifications of IBD are:
Ulcerative Colitis
Characterized by mucosal inflammation of the colon and possibly the lower large intestines. It affects 700,000 Americans with 46% of cases classified as moderate to severe.
Crohn’s Disease
Similar to Ulcerative Colitis, however, inflammation can occur anywhere along the GI tract and appear in deeper portions of the tissue. Crohn’s Disease affects 500,000 Americans.
IBD Treatment
Various medications are available to treat IBD. Current treatments can be very effective and have reduced mortality to less than one percent. Medications range from oral therapies to injectable medications that alter the course of the disease and/or control symptoms. Due to the localized nature of the infection in the colon, surgery is a valid treatment option for Ulcerative Colitis. Surgery is less effective in treating Crohn’s because the inflammation is generally not limited to one area of the GI tract.
Skyemed, Your Partner Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skyemed is an ACHC-certified pharmacy that can be a strong partner in your fight against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We assist you through each stage of therapy and optimize your specific drug regimen, to give you the best chance of achieving your intended treatment outcomes.
Here is just some of what we do:
- Verify and explain your insurance benefits
- Research financial assistance programs (and enroll if you qualify)
- Educate you on your disease and train you in self-care
- Provide expert side effect management consultations
- Offer on-call pharmacist services
- Free next day delivery (subject to conditions)
- Remind you about refill and drug compliance policies
Financial Assistance
Managing a disease can threaten not just your physical well-being, but your financial life. Learn how we can help ease the burden.
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1332 North Federal Hwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
Pharmacy Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm
Phone: 866-778-8255
Fax: 800-432-6614
Infusion Fax: 866-398-2988