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2020-2021 Drug Updates in Solid Tumors
1University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology
|June 6, 2022
Abstract:
During JADPRO Live Virtual 2021, Christine Cambareri, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, CSP, briefed advanced practitioners on drugs and biologics that were approved for the treatment of solid tumors from late 2020 to late 2021, including their adverse event profiles. The trend of more oral dosage forms and the significant number of checkpoint inhibitors approved points towards changing treatment paradigms in the field.
Insights
New cancer drugs and biologics for solid tumors were approved between late 2020 and late 2021. Key trends include more oral treatments and numerous checkpoint inhibitors, signaling shifts in cancer therapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacy
Background:
- The landscape of solid tumor treatment is rapidly evolving.
- Continuous updates on novel therapeutic approvals are crucial for advanced practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review drugs and biologics approved for solid tumors from late 2020 to late 2021.
- To highlight key trends and adverse event profiles of these new treatments.
Main Methods:
- A review of drug and biologic approvals for solid tumors during the specified period.
- Analysis of adverse event profiles and dosage form trends.
Main Results:
- Several new drugs and biologics were approved for solid tumor treatment.
- A notable increase in oral dosage forms was observed.
- A significant number of checkpoint inhibitors received approval.
Conclusions:
- The recent approvals indicate a shift towards oral therapies and immunotherapy in solid tumor treatment.
- These changes reflect evolving treatment paradigms in oncology.
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