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Calcitonin Stewardship Strategies
Steven L Allison1, Kevin W Davis2
1Executive Director of Pharmacy, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|April 18, 2018
Summary
Calcitonin salmon, used for hypercalcemia of malignancy, has increased in cost. Health systems need to implement drug stewardship strategies to manage its appropriate use.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Health System Pharmacy
Background:
- Calcitonin salmon is FDA-approved for over 30 years.
- It is commonly used for hypercalcemia of malignancy.
- Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in its acquisition cost.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide background on calcitonin salmon usage for hypercalcemia of malignancy.
- To review drug stewardship strategies for appropriate utilization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of calcitonin salmon usage.
- Analysis of cost trends.
- Evaluation of stewardship interventions.
Main Results:
- Calcitonin salmon acquisition costs have significantly increased.
- Stewardship strategies are necessary to manage utilization.
- Appropriate use is critical for health systems.
Conclusions:
- Health systems must address rising calcitonin salmon costs.
- Implementing stewardship is essential for appropriate use in hypercalcemia of malignancy.
- Further research into cost-effective alternatives may be warranted.
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