When surgical options alone are not enough, we provide the expert oversight and personalized support necessary to manage high-potency oral and injectable therapies safely.

Specialist Oversight for Complex Skin Cancer Therapies

Dermatologic oncology often involves “targeted” medications that interfere with the specific molecular pathways that allow skin cancer cells to grow. Because these drugs can affect various systems in the body, professional pharmacy supervision is essential.

Our Clinical Role in Your Care:

• Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor Management:For patients with advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma, we manage therapies like Erivedge (vismodegiv) and Odomzo (sonidegib). Our pharmacists monitor for specific side effects like muscle spasms or taste changes to help you stay adherent to your treatment.
• Targeted Melanoma Therapy:We supervise the complex “BRAF/MEK” inhibitor combinations (such as Zelboraf or Mekinist) used to treat metastatic melanoma, ensuring precise dosing and interaction screening.
• Topical Chemotherapy Coordination:For precancerous lesions or superficial BCC, we provide detailed instruction on the application of high-strength topical chemotherapies to maximize efficacy while protecting healthy surrounding skin.

Comprehensive Support for the Oncology Journey

A diagnosis of skin cancer requires a coordinated effort between your dermatologist, oncologist, and pharmacy. Hillside Specialty Pharmacy streamlines this process through:

1. Financial Advocacy & Assistance

Dermatologic oncology drugs are often high-cost specialty medications. Our team works to:

• Navigate Insurance:We handle the prior authorization process to ensure there are no delays in starting your therapy.
• Connect to Funding:We proactively identify co-pay cards and independent foundation grants to make your life-saving treatment affordable.

2. Side Effect & Skin Wellness Coaching

Many systemic cancer treatments can cause “hand-foot syndrome,” rashes, or extreme photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight). We provide:

• Proactive Skin Care Kits:Recommendations for medical-grade sunscreens and moisturizers that are safe to use alongside your specific oncology therapy.
• Symptom Monitoring:Regular check-ins to evaluate how your skin and body are responding to the medication.

3. Precision Delivery

Whether your medication requires refrigeration or special handling, Hillside ensures it is delivered to your home in temperature-monitored, secure packaging, maintaining the integrity of the drug from our lab to your door.