New Antiviral treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C (HCV): learning from experience, the role of the Pharmacist in improving Adherence

Results The data showed that 52% of patients treated with first generation protease inhibitors did not achieve sustained virological response (SVR) due to side effects or treatment failure. [...]a procedural guideline between Pharmacists and Hepatologists has been endorsed to assure safe dispensing...

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Published in:Clinical therapeutics 2015-08, Vol.37 (8), p.e125-e125
Main Authors: Campbell Davies, S.E, Boccaccio, V, Muserra, G, Reitano, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug stores
Hepatitis
Internal Medicine
Medical Education
Patients
Pharmacists
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Summary:Results The data showed that 52% of patients treated with first generation protease inhibitors did not achieve sustained virological response (SVR) due to side effects or treatment failure. [...]a procedural guideline between Pharmacists and Hepatologists has been endorsed to assure safe dispensing and monitoring of these new costly agents.
ISSN:0149-2918
1879-114X
DOI:10.1016/j.clinthera.2015.05.357