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Saturday, May 19, 2012

paywalled: Patient Out-of-Pocket Payments for Oral Oncolytics: Results From a 2009 US Claims Data Analysis [Original Contributions]



Patient Out-of-Pocket Payments for Oral Oncolytics: Results From a 2009 US Claims Data Analysis [Original Contributions]:

Purpose:
Oral oncolytics are an increasingly important treatment option for cancer. These agents often fall within the pharmacy benefit, with the potential for increased out-of-pocket (OOP) cost burden for patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient OOP payments for oral oncolytic therapies in US managed care plans.

Conclusion:
Among 21 oral oncolytics, average OOP cost ranged from $15 to > $500. These results confirm previous findings showing OOP payments differing widely among oral oncolytic options. As cost for therapy becomes a greater part of treatment decisions, an understanding of patient OOP cost will be critical in informing choices.