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Daniel Kantor, MD, on Specialty Pharmacy in Multiple Sclerosis
In the last two decades we've seen really an explosion of the treatments we have for multiple sclerosis (MS), said Daniel Kantor, MD, medical director, Neurologique, immediate past president, Florida Society of Neurology.
“In the last two decades we’ve seen really an explosion of the treatments we have for multiple sclerosis (MS),” said Daniel Kantor, MD, medical director, Neurologique, immediate past president, Florida Society of Neurology. Until recently, self-injectables and intravenous medications were the only treatment options available for patients diagnosed with MS making specialty pharmacy, “hugely important for the treatment of MS.” Today, there are 10 disease-modifying agents approved by the US Food and Drug Administration:
- Aubagio (teriflunomide)
- Avonex (interferon beta-1a)
- Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)
- Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)
- Extavia (interferon beta-1b)
- Gilenya (fingolimod)
- Novantrone (mitoxantrone)
- Rebif (interferon beta-1a)
- Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)
- Tysabri (natalizumab)
Dr Kantor notes that specialty pharmacies ensure facilities and patients receive medications in a timely manner. Specialty pharmacies also play a crucial role in both patient education and adherence.
The Importance of Examining and Preventing Atrial Fibrillation
August 29th 2023At this year’s American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, delivered the Honorary Fellow Award Lecture, “The Imperative to Focus on the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation,” as the recipient of this year’s Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology award.
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Promoting Equity in Public Health: Policy, Investment, and Community Engagement Solutions
June 28th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, on the core takeaways of his keynote session at AHIP 2022 on public health policy and other solutions to promote equitable health and well-being.
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