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  • Advanced Parkinson's disease presents challenges with oral levodopa, leading to motor fluctuations and dyskinesias.
  • Current non-oral treatments like DBS, LCIG, and apomorphine have limited accessibility in specialist centers.

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  • To present experience and practical insights on delivering Continuous Subcutaneous Foslevodopa-Foscarbidopa Infusion (CSFFI) service in the UK National Health Service.
  • To highlight the advantages of CSFFI compared to other device-aided treatment options for advanced Parkinson's disease.

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  • The study details the implementation and management of a CSFFI service.
  • It includes a framework for initiating and maintaining treatment and managing side effects.
  • Patient cases are used to illustrate the practical application of the therapy.

Main Results:

  • CSFFI addresses the unmet need for continuous dopaminergic stimulation in advanced Parkinson's disease.
  • The service provides a practical approach to managing complex patient cases.
  • Advantages of CSFFI over alternative treatments are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • CSFFI is a viable therapeutic option for managing advanced Parkinson's disease.
  • The framework provided can guide the establishment of CSFFI services.
  • Effective management of side effects is crucial for successful CSFFI therapy.