Specialty Pharmacy

When you choose Children’s National Specialty Pharmacy, we work closely with you, your doctors and nurses. Our team of clinical pharmacy specialists are trained in your child’s condition and can help when you need it most. From providing medication education and teaching to making sure your child’s refills are on time and any side effects are addressed, we have you covered.

If your doctor has prescribed your child a traditional medication or a “specialty” medication, we are here to guide you through this process. Often, specialty medications require more pharmacy support and attention due to potential side effects, insurance requirements and extra help needed to make sure they are used effectively.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Get to Know Us

Our specialty pharmacy staff members, including pharmacists, technicians and clinic liaisons, provide careful, expert care for your child’s medication needs.

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Contact Us

Children's National Specialty Pharmacy is located at 12211 Plum Orchard Dr., Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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We Deliver for Free!

From the pharmacy to your door at no extra cost, we will ensure your child’s medications are carefully handled throughout the delivery process, directly to your home.

We're Here to Help – Every Step of the Way

Learn more about your child’s medications, how best to take them and any side effects
Get a personalized plan for your child to avoid missing a dose or making a mistake with your child's medication
Have 24/7 access to a pharmacist or other staff
Receive comprehensive support by our team for both traditional and specialty medications

Our team works with your insurance company to help determine benefits eligibility and coverage for your child’s prescription. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs are determined by your insurance plan and benefits are subject to change. If a co-pay or other out-of-pocket cost applies, we will review the estimated amount with you before your medication is filled.

Even when insurance covers a large portion of a specialty medication, out-of-pocket costs may still be high depending on your plan. Our team will explore available financial assistance or support programs and work closely with you to help reduce costs when possible. Eligibility for assistance programs is determined by the program sponsors and is not guaranteed.

Our pediatric-trained pharmacists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions and support your child’s treatment.

Patients have the right to:

Have personal health information shared with the patient management program only, following state and federal laws
Identify the program’s staff members, including their job title and to speak with a staff member’s supervisor if requested
Speak to a health professional
Receive information about the patient management program
Decline to be in the program at any point in time

Patients have the responsibility to:

Give accurate contact and health information and to notify the patient management program of changes
Notify your doctor of their participation in the patient management program

About the Specialty Pharmacy

Supplies and Refills

Additional Supplies

The Children’s National Specialty Pharmacy will provide you and your child with additional select items you may need for your child’s treatment, including syringes, sharps, pillboxes or other supplies.

Refills and Reminders

Missing a dose of your child’s medication can lead to poor results, so we will stay in touch with you to make sure you and your child have what you need, and call to remind you when it is time for a refill so you do not run out of medication.

Specialty Pharmacy Patient Management Program

Once we receive your child’s specialty prescription, our team members will enroll you in our patient management program.

The Children’s National Specialty Pharmacy patient management program is provided to you at no cost. If you do not wish to be in the patient management program, please call us at 240-531-4400 or email us.

Co-Pay Assistance Programs

Our team will work with your insurance company and provide information on available co-pay assistance programs. For eligible patients, this will help lower the cost of these specialized therapies.

When to Call Us

You should call the specialty pharmacy if:

Your child’s address, telephone number and/or insurance information has changed
You have any questions on the status of your prescription
You have concerns about how your child should take their medicine medication
You need to reschedule or check the status of your delivery
Your child needs to start or stop a specialty medication, or if your child’s dose changes
You want to know how to throw away your child’s medication once done with it
You need to report a suspected medication issue, or if you believe an error has happened
You notice your child’s medication has been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration
You need to submit a complaint

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Our Accreditation

Our specialty pharmacy has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). ACHC's survey found our organization's policies, processes and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety.

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Children’s National has earned URAC accreditation in specialty pharmacy, demonstrating our commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.

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About Children's National Pharmacy

The Division of Pharmacy includes more than 150 pediatric professionals for the preparation and distribution of therapeutic prescription services for patients at Children’s National Hospital, the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Northern Virginia, and Children's National Montgomery County.

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