Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (ongoing) disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract.  It most commonly affects the small intestine and/or the colon.  Crohn’s disease is most common among adolescents and young adults, between 15 and 35 years old, with ten percent of all patients under the age of 18.

Crohn’s and a related disease, ulcerative colitis, are part of a larger disease family called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  As many as one million Americans have IBD.

Ascend SpecialtyRx manages patients with Crohn’s disease based on the most recent guidelines, Management of Crohn’s Disease in Adults, from the American College of Gastroenterology. 

Our pharmacy maintains full availability of all needed medications and medical supplies, and we offer around-the-clock emergency support and patient counseling, as well as confidential, flexible and on-time delivery options.

Our expert pharmacy team works closely with each patient and their healthcare providers to help ensure that patients take their medications as prescribed, and monitor for any side effects from the medications.  We can also provide alternative therapy, whenever appropriate.

            Humira

Remicade

Patients need additional monitoring and support to maintain the safe and effective use of their medications.  For example, our pharmacy team may monitor for redness of the injection site and signs of infection such as: fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding, pale skin or unusual weakness.

Our team will also remind you not to receive a "live" vaccine without physician approval.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Reach Out for Youth with Ileitis and Colitis, Inc.