If you’re standing up a specialty pharmacy, or deciding how to renew, one question comes up before almost any other: URAC or ACHC? Both are respected, widely accepted accreditations. Both signal to payers and manufacturers that your pharmacy meets a high standard of quality and safety. So how do you choose?
The honest answer is that the right choice usually isn’t about which accreditation is “better.” It’s about which one your payers and manufacturers require, how each one’s process fits your team, and, increasingly, whether you should hold both. This guide breaks down the real differences so you can decide with confidence.
New to accreditation altogether? Start with our pillar guide, The Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Checklist, then come back here to choose your path. Read more >
