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Multicentre experience of home omalizumab treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
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European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice [Eur J Hosp Pharm] 2020 Nov; Vol. 27 (6), pp. 367-368. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 15. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: Due to perceived risk of anaphylaxis, home treatment with omalizumab has been limited. Within the UK, most centres administer omalizumab in a hospital setting. However, the reported prevalence of anaphylaxis is low and in December 2018 home treatment became licensed. A home treatment pathway was previously reported by one UK centre, and this update describes three UK centres' experience of home omalizumab treatment.<br />Methods: The medical records of omalizumab patients were retrospectively reviewed.<br />Results: A total of 137 adult patients have received home omalizumab treatment; home treatment duration 0-44 months. There was no increase in adverse effects seen in patients treated at home. There were no reported adherence issues and no reduction in efficacy. Patients report they prefer home treatment due to increased flexibility and reduced impact on daily life/work.<br />Conclusion: Home treatment with omalizumab is a safe and effective alternative to hospital administration.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© European Association of Hospital Pharmacists 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Anaphylaxis chemically induced
Anaphylaxis diagnosis
Anaphylaxis epidemiology
Anti-Allergic Agents adverse effects
Chronic Urticaria diagnosis
Female
Home Care Services standards
Humans
Male
Omalizumab adverse effects
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
United Kingdom epidemiology
Anti-Allergic Agents administration & dosage
Chronic Urticaria drug therapy
Chronic Urticaria epidemiology
Home Care Services trends
Omalizumab administration & dosage
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2047-9956
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33097621
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2019-001914