Pharmacy
Associated Urologists of North Carolina
Our in-office specialty dispensing service allows you to receive your prescribed prostate cancer medications directly through our practice, unifying your medical treatment and pharmacy care under one roof.
Why Use Our In-Office Specialty Pharmacy?
Navigating external specialty pharmacies or mail-order services can cause delays and frustration. Our integrated dispensing program ensures your treatment begins as quickly and smoothly as possible.
- Faster Start to Treatment: By handling your prescription directly within our clinic, we eliminate the delays, lost shipments, and administrative hold-ups common with third-party mail-order pharmacies.
- Dedicated Financial Navigation: Advanced oral oncology medications can carry high out-of-pocket costs. Our dedicated insurance specialists handle all prior authorizations and connect you with co-pay assistance cards, manufacturer grants, and non-profit patient assistance foundations.
- Direct Clinical Support: Our clinical team monitors your lab work, checks for drug interactions with your existing medications, and helps you proactively manage side effects.
- Convenient Delivery & Pickup: Choose to pick up your medications directly at your clinic appointment or have them discreetly delivered to your home.
- Refill Tracking & Adherence: We track your refills and proactively reach out before you run low, ensuring you never miss a dose.
Oral Prostate Cancer Therapies We Provide
Our in-office pharmacy specializes in advanced oral targeted therapies (Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors and hormone synthesis blockers) used to treat advanced, recurrent, or metastatic prostate cancer:
| Medication Name | Brand Name | Primary Use in Prostate Cancer |
| Abiraterone Acetate | Zytiga® | Blocks testosterone production in the testicles, adrenal glands, and tumor tissue (taken with prednisone). |
| Enzalutamide | Xtandi® | Prevents testosterone from binding to prostate cancer cell receptors to slow tumor growth. |
| Apalutamide | Erleada® | Blocks androgen receptors in non-metastatic or metastatic hormone-sensitive disease. |
| Darolutamide | Nubeqa® | Advanced receptor inhibitor with low central nervous system penetration, reducing fatigue and cognitive side effects. |
Supportive therapies, including bone-protecting agents and low-dose corticosteroids, are also coordinated through our team.
Diagnostic Evaluation
When you visit our clinic with suspected kidney stones, we perform quick, precise evaluations:
- Low-Dose Non-Contrast CT Scan: The gold standard imaging test to accurately pinpoint the stone’s exact size, location, and hardness.
- Ultrasound & X-Ray: Used for quick evaluation or monitoring known stones without radiation.
- Urinalysis & Blood Work: Checking for signs of infection, blood, kidney function, and uric acid or calcium levels.
How the In-Office Dispensing Process Works
Prescribed Therapy
Prescription & Consultation: Your urologist determines the correct oral oncology regimen for your specific stage of prostate cancer and reviews dosing instructions with you.
Financial Navigation
Insurance & Financial Clearance: Our financial navigators review your insurance coverage, secure necessary prior authorizations, and apply for financial assistance programs to minimize your out-of-pocket costs.
Financial Navigation
Insurance & Financial Clearance: Our financial navigators review your insurance coverage, secure necessary prior authorizations, and apply for financial assistance programs to minimize your out-of-pocket costs.
Delivery / Pickup
Medication Fulfillment: Once approved, your medication is filled on-site. You can pick it up at your next visit or have it shipped directly to your door.
Ongoing Clinical Support
Continuous Care & Refills: You receive regular check-in calls from our clinical team to monitor your progress, answer questions, and schedule upcoming refills seamlessly.
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Urologists located in Apex, Cary, Clayton, Dunn, Raleigh & Wake Forest, NC. Now providing Telehealth appointments
