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New option for administering long-acting injectable antipsychotics: Albertsons Specialty Care

Published May 22, 2026Effective May 21, 2026

AI Summary

Evernorth Behavioral Health has partnered with Albertsons Specialty Care to provide an alternative administration site for long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications. Providers can now refer patients to Albertsons pharmacies when unable to administer LAI antipsychotics in their office.

Action Required

Immediately: Providers should identify patients who may benefit from LAI antipsychotics but cannot receive administration in-office. Update referral workflows to include Albertsons Specialty Care as an option. When prescribing, send prescription to patient's local Albertsons pharmacy (including Tom Thumb, Sav-On, Randalls, United, Amigos, or Market Street) with 'for pharmacist to administer' in prescription notes. Contact SpecialtyCare@Albertsons.com for referral process questions.

Plan Types

All Plans

Specialties

psychiatry, family-medicine, internal-medicine