What are specialty medications?

Specialty medications are most commonly used for chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. These drugs are generally high-cost drugs, ranging from approximately $6,000 to $350,000 per patient, per year. La mayoría de los medicamentos de especialidad son inyectables y exigen manejo y administración especiales. Specialty drugs are not limited to a specific copayment or coinsurance tier, but can be found in all formulary tier levels.