BioPlus� Specialty pharmacy announces decision to use Warrick Pharmaceuticals generic Ribavirin.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) April 29, 2004 --

�As a disease management specialty pharmacy dedicated to pharmaceutical care, we felt it was our responsibility to analyze the new generic Ribavirin market. Therefore, in addition to using branded Ribavirin, we have decided to include Warrick Pharmaceuticals generic form of Ribavirin for treating Hepatitis C patients. This cost effective form of Ribavirin is manufactured at the same facility as Schering�s branded Rebetol�. As the pioneers in Hepatitis specialty care, BioPlus is pleased to provide a generic option along with our personalized disease management services,� said Stephen C. Vogt, PharmD and CEO of BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services, Inc.





BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services also provides disease management for other chronic illnesses that include:



� Multiple Sclerosis

� Hepatitis

� Arthritis

� Cancer

� HIV / AIDS

� Psoriasis

� Crohn�s disease



BioPlus disease management services include:



� Detailed insurance investigation for patients, determining best area of coverage

� Formulary management

� Ongoing patient counseling, educating and side effects management

� Available pharmacists 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

� Refill tracking and monitoring to ensure continual compliance

� Free medication delivery

� Utilization data