2018 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist Association Best Practices for the Management of Oral Oncolytic Therapy : Pharmacy Practice Standard

PURPOSE: The aim of the current work was to present a pharmacy practice standard from the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) on the management of oral oncolytic therapy.

METHODS: The HOPA Standards Committee organized a work group of oncology pharmacist specialists to create a pharmacy practice standard for the management of oral oncolytic therapy that describes the pharmacist's role on the cancer care team, provides examples of practice tools and resources, summarizes current data related to outcomes, and discusses opportunities to enhance the care of patients with cancer who receive oral oncolytic therapy. We reviewed primary literature, including currently published oral oncolytic guidelines and HOPA's Scope of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

RESULTS: Management of oral oncolytic therapy was divided into the following primary areas: prescribing, education, dispensing and distribution, and monitoring and follow-up. Pharmacists' roles were summarized in each area with a focus on interprofessional collaboration, communication, patient safety, and quality of patient care. Standards describe the best practices in each area ( Table 1 ).

CONCLUSION: Multiple opportunities exist for pharmacists to enhance the care of patients with cancer who receive oral oncolytics through collaboration with oncology care team members. The role of the oncology pharmacist in the care of this patient population is critical given the complexities related to cost, tolerability, and safety of oral oncolytic medications; issues of access; and the monitoring and follow-up of patients receiving this therapy.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Journal of oncology practice - 15(2019), 4 vom: 02. Apr., Seite e346-e355

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mackler, Emily [VerfasserIn]
Segal, Eve M [VerfasserIn]
Muluneh, Benyam [VerfasserIn]
Jeffers, Kate [VerfasserIn]
Carmichael, Jenna [VerfasserIn]

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Antineoplastic Agents
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Date Completed 20.07.2020

Date Revised 06.02.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1200/JOP.18.00581

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NLM29484225X