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Power of compounding intravitreal Bevacizumab - Experience from a tertiary eye care hospital.
- Source :
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Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2022 May; Vol. 70 (5), pp. 1869. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Bevacizumab vials that are commercially available are fractionated into smaller quantities into the form of pre-filled syringes in a sterile and aseptic laboratory setting.<br />Purpose: To share the long term experience of aliquoting of bevacizumab injections in a tertiary eye care center in India.<br />Synopsis: Compounding of bevacizumab was found to be a cost-effective and sustainable practice that has benefited more patients with an affordable cost, while maintaining high levels of quality.<br />Highlights: Compounding of bevacizumab, when done with aseptic precautions can be a safe and cost-effective practice, the benefits of which can be passed on to needful patients.<br />Video Link: https://youtu.be/C5XOpKHFkew.<br />Competing Interests: None
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1998-3689
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35502117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_1016_22