Payer requirements, prescriber habits, and operational realities ultimately determine which ICI patients receive.
Publication|Articles|June 17, 2024
Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology
- June 2024
- Volume 6
- Issue 4
Drug Shortages in Community Oncology: Ensuring Access to Chemotherapy
Persistent chemotherapy drug shortages challenge oncology providers. American Oncology Network employs a drug shortage committee for organized shortage management that involves pharmacists and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
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