Pharmacy at Karmanos Cancer Center

Pharmacy Services 

Our pharmacy is unlike any other because we cater specifically to our cancer patients. Our concierge service will take the hassle out of getting your prescription filled with support and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. Our experienced pharmacists are committed to supporting you with comprehensive care throughout the entire treatment process.

Karmanos Pharmacy

Our pharmacists will meet with you to address your specific needs and answer any questions regarding your prescriptions. We offer pre-authorization assistance to help navigate the complexities of your insurance to ensure you are maximizing all available resources. We will do our best to ensure prompt delivery of your medications as our team is directly linked to your specialized medical team, and we are dedicated to personally serving you throughout your entire treatment process.

  • Expert oncology pharmacists
  • Complimentary inpatient bedside delivery
  • Personalized medication instruction
  • Insurance and pre-authorization support
  • Refill prescriptions online

Location: Located on first floor of Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Call Us: If you would like to contact the pharmacy, please call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266).
Vaccines: To schedule a vaccine appointment at the Karmanos Pharmacy in Detroit please click here or scan QR code below.

Check prescription status: Refill prescriptions, check their status and set up reminders with ease by using the Karmanos Pharmacy Patient Portal.

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The Karmanos Pharmacy App is FREE and available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play!

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KSP Specialty Pharmacy

KSP Specialty Pharmacy is an extension of your Karmanos medical team. Specialty medications are used to treat complex health conditions such as cancer. These medications may need to be administered by a health care professional, self-injected or taken by mouth, which may require clinical monitoring. Specialty medications often require special handling, delivery and storage requirements.

KSP pharmacists work with you and your cancer doctors. Our services include help you with:

  • Understanding your medicine
  • Instructions for taking your medicine
  • Managing side effects
  • Refilling medicine
  • Working with your insurance company
  • Find copay assistance and funding support for high copays

Visit ksppharmacy.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Visit: ksppharmacy.org
Call: For more information, please call 1-833-KSP-4-YOU (1-833-577-4968)

Disposal of Unused Medications

You can bring unused chemotherapy medications to your next clinic appointment. Our pharmacy will safely dispose of these unused medications. You can also read about how to safely dispose of unused medication at home by downloading the booklet below.

Unused Medication Disposal

Sharps Disposal

“Sharps” include needles, syringes and lancets used for checking blood glucose levels.

Karmanos Cancer Center is unable to accept used sharps, except those containing chemotherapy medication. However, we would like to offer some useful tips on how you can safely dispose of all other sharps.

  • Contact your local health department, county waste authority or check the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Medical Waste Regulatory Program’s website for a list of community service collections programs, by county at www.michigan.gov/deqmedwaste or call 1-517-241-1320.
  • Contract with a U.S. Postal Service approved mail-back service. These companies provide containers and directions on packaging your used sharps so they can be returned to the company through the U.S. mail. A list of these companies can be found by visiting www.safeneedledisposal.org or by calling 1-800-643-1643.

Patient Stories

Jennifer Traub

Karmanos Cancer Institute

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It was Thanksgiving morning in 2013 when Marilyn Fowler found a lump in her breast.

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At 54, Ron Andrews was leading an active and healthy life when he received an unexpected diagnosis that would change his world.
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