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Blue Water Biotech Teams with UpScriptHealth to Launch Telemedicine Platform for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Asset, ENTADFI®
CINCINNATI, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (“Blue Water” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BWV), a biotechnology and pharmaceutical
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[{"type":"text","content":"CINCINNATI, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (“Blue Water” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BWV), a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing transformational therapies to address significant health challenges globally, today announced an agreement with UpScriptHealth (“UpScript”) to generate a robust, online telemedicine platform to distribute Blue Water’s benign prostatic hyperplasia (“BPH”) asset, ENTADFI®. Under this agreement, UpScript will build an online platform to support BPH patients throughout the prescription and coverage process, as well as provide eligible patients access to ENTADFI® mailed directly to their homes. UpScript, a leading provider of telehealth services, has over 20 years of experience generating effective, web-based campaigns for life science companies with a wide range of services, including virtual prescribing, coverage and benefit support, as well as long-term adherence support. “Telehealth, with its increasing popularity in recent years, is a great opportunity to improve not only patient access to therapy, but improve patient lives throughout the entire treatment journey,” said Joseph Hernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Water. “Together with UpScript and through this platform, intend to provide eligible BPH patients direct access to ENTADFI® online, minimizing the need for specialist visits and trips to the pharmacy that can be burdensome to patients. With UpScript’s proven track record and unwavering dedication to easing patient challenges through telehealth solutions, we are thrilled to take this next step with UpScript and look forward to launching this campaign.” It is estimated about 55 million men in the United States have or are at risk for BPH, with affected patients suffering from challenges with urination flow, frequency, and urgency, along with sexual dysfunction in many cases. Through this online platform, existing BPH patients will be able to communicate with a healthcare provider online and may be eligible to receive ENTADFI® without the need for another specialist visit and can receive their prescription in the mail or through one of UpScript’s partner pharmacies. This solution will be designed to not only increase access for ENTADFI® nationwide, but also offers patients a time-saving solution while sti...