Convenient, expert immunoglobulin support
Immunoglobulin (or IG) provides life-saving therapy, so Optum® Infusion Pharmacy makes it simple to get the IG treatments you need when you need them. We support treatment where and when it’s convenient for you — in your home or in an infusion suite. And our clinical experts coordinate with your health care team so you can do more of the things you love.
How we help you
We support intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) treatments. We’ll coordinate your care in the following ways:
- Deliver your IG on time to the location you choose
- Provide your infusion at the best location for you – your home or a convenient infusion suite
- Provide condition-specific education and support
- Talk to you about financial support and copay help programs
- Handle appeals after a claim denial
- Coordinate care with your provider
- Provide help through virtual visits or phone calls
- Connect with a care team member to help you stay on track and limit side effects
If you have any questions, you can call us 24/7. We’re in this together.
Meet our patients
Hear from Scott and Caeleb about how Optum Infusion Pharmacy has removed health care roadblocks and helped them live their best lives.
Learn about home infusion for IG
We work with you to make your home infusions convenient. This guide explains what will happen at every step.
Infusion services
Contact our dedicated immunoglobulin team:
Phone: 1-877-342-9352
Our infusion suites provide a safe, flexible treatment option.
Our pharmacists, nurses, patient care coordinators and benefits experts deliver full-service infusion care, so patients and providers can focus on treatment, not obstacles.
Our extra care and support includes:
- Live in-person, virtual or phone support with a clinician
- Disease- and therapy-specific education, support and tools
Get the care you need, where and when you need it.
Our specially trained infusion nurses are available nationwide. You can expect 24/7 support, timely delivery of supplies and comprehensive care.
We provide immunoglobulin and other infusion therapies specifically for people navigating treatment for:
- Primary immunodeficiencies
- Infectious diseases
- Secondary immunodeficiencies
- Post-chemotherapy support
- Neuropathies
- Neurological conditions
- Hematological conditions
- Dermatological conditions
- Autoimmune diseases
- Rheumatic conditions
- Allergies
- Pulmonary conditions
- Ophthalmological conditions
Stay on top of the latest IG treatments. Optum Infusion Pharmacy offers immunoglobulin (IG) continuing education for nurses.
Our complimentary continuing nursing education courses include:
- IG therapy for autoimmune diseases
- IG therapy for immune deficiencies
- Home Infusion Therapy for the IG Patient
- Considerations for IVIG versus SCIG therapy
To learn more, or to schedule one of our courses for your team, use the “Contact Us” section above.
With more than 100 years of clinical experience, our appeals team’s efforts have helped overturn eight of out 10 coverage denials and have helped more than 2,500 patients whose coverage was previously denied to get the treatments they need.1
Learn more about PIDD (primary immunodeficiency diseases) with these downloadable brochures. They provide guidance for expectant mothers, students, and the families that support them.
Providers: Complete the enrollment form to refer a patient for infusion therapy.
- 2020 Optum Specialty Pharmacy internal analysis