Immunoglobulin Therapy: Standardizing Approaches and Best Practices in Rare Diseases in the Managed Care Setting.

Although immunoglobulin is a life-saving therapy for many patients with immune deficiency disorders, it is expensive. Managed care, in consultation with experts in each indication, should use a rational approach to standardizing and prioritizing indications and regimens. New data on higher trough le...

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Publicado en:Journal of Managed Care Medicine Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 26 - 34
Autor principal: Orange, Jordan
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: National Association of Managed Care Physicians, Inc. 2011
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Sumario:Although immunoglobulin is a life-saving therapy for many patients with immune deficiency disorders, it is expensive. Managed care, in consultation with experts in each indication, should use a rational approach to standardizing and prioritizing indications and regimens. New data on higher trough levels should be incorporated into managed care guidelines.