Oncology Medications
Comprehensive educational information on immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and specialty oncology agents — including insurance coverage, prior authorization, and specialty pharmacy access.
What is an oncology specialty pharmacy?
An oncology specialty pharmacy specializes in dispensing, managing, and supporting patients receiving oncology medications — including immunotherapy agents, chemotherapy, and other cancer-related specialty drugs. Services include benefits verification, prior authorization, patient assistance enrollment, and temperature-controlled specialty delivery.
What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic agents (such as cisplatin or gemcitabine) that kill rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells, throughout the body. Immunotherapy (such as Keytruda or Tecentriq) works by activating the patient's own immune system to detect and attack cancer cells — it does not directly kill cells but removes immune suppression imposed by tumors.
Immunotherapy & Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors block pathways that cancer cells use to evade the immune system, restoring the body's ability to fight tumors.
Keytruda
pembrolizumab
PD-1 Inhibitor
Widely approved PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor for 20+ tumor types.
Learn more → ImmunotherapyKeytruda Qlex
pembrolizumab / berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph
PD-1 Inhibitor (SC)
Subcutaneous formulation of pembrolizumab — faster administration than IV Keytruda.
Learn more → ImmunotherapyTecentriq
atezolizumab
PD-L1 Inhibitor
PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor for NSCLC, urothelial carcinoma, HCC, and more.
Learn more → ImmunotherapyTecentriq Hybreza
atezolizumab / hyaluronidase-tqjs
PD-L1 Inhibitor (SC)
Subcutaneous atezolizumab — ~7 minute injection vs. 30–60 min IV infusion.
Learn more → ImmunotherapyAnktiva
nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln
IL-15 Superagonist
Intravesical IL-15 superagonist for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS.
Learn more → ImmunotherapyAtezolizumab
atezolizumab
PD-L1 Inhibitor
Generic/INN name for the active ingredient in Tecentriq and Tecentriq Hybreza.
Learn more →Chemotherapy Agents
Cytotoxic chemotherapy agents are used in combination regimens for many cancer types. These agents are available as generics and require careful clinical monitoring.
Gemcitabine
gemcitabine hydrochloride
Nucleoside Antimetabolite
Foundational chemotherapy for pancreatic, lung, breast, and ovarian cancers.
Learn more → ChemotherapyCisplatin
cisplatin
Platinum Agent
Cornerstone platinum chemotherapy used across many solid tumor combination regimens.
Learn more → ChemotherapyMitomycin
mitomycin
Antitumor Antibiotic
Alkylating chemotherapy for gastric, pancreatic cancers and bladder cancer (intravesical).
Learn more →🛡️ Insurance & Prior Authorization
Oncology medications almost always require prior authorization from insurance. Our team handles PA submissions, clinical documentation, peer-to-peer reviews, and appeals at no cost.
Prior Authorization Guide →🆓 Patient Assistance Programs
Many oncology manufacturers offer patient assistance or co-pay support programs. BiologicHealthPlus assesses your eligibility and helps enroll you at no charge.
Patient Assistance →🚚 Specialty Delivery
Temperature-sensitive oncology medications require specialized cold-chain logistics. BiologicHealthPlus provides monitored specialty delivery across all 50 states.
Delivery Information →💊 Specialty Oncology Pharmacy
Our oncology specialty pharmacy team supports patients and oncology practices with medication access, insurance navigation, and patient education.
Oncology Pharmacy Services →