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ArticleJournal of nephrology2016

Impact of European medicines agency recommendations for hypersensitivity reactions on intravenous iron prescription in haemodialysis centres of the Lombardy region.

Rodolfo F Rivera, Davide Guido, Lucia Del Vecchio, Enzo Corghi, Marco D'Amico, Corrado Camerini, Donatella Spotti, Andrea Galassi, Claudio Pozzi, Giovanni Cancarini and 2 more

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Rodolfo F RiveraDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, San Gerardo Hospital, Pergolesi 33, 20090, Monza, Italy. rodolfofrivera@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5456-6785
Davide GuidoMedical and Genomic Statistics Unit, Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Bassi 21, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
Lucia Del VecchioDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, A. Manzoni Hospital, Via dell'Eremo 9/11, 23900, Lecco, Italy.
Enzo CorghiDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, Bassini Hospital, via Gorki 50, 20092, Cinisello Balsamo (MI), Italy.
Marco D'AmicoDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, Sant'Anna Hospital, via Ravona 20, 22020, San Fermo della Battaglia, Como, Italy.
Corrado CameriniOperative Unit of Nephrology, A.O. Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Ple Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy.
Donatella SpottiOperative Unit of Nephrology and Dialysis, San Raffaele, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Andrea GalassiDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, Desio Hospital, Via Mazzini 1, 20832, Desio, Italy.
Claudio PozziDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, Bassini Hospital, via Gorki 50, 20092, Cinisello Balsamo (MI), Italy.
Giovanni CancariniOperative Unit of Nephrology, A.O. Spedali Civili and University of Brescia, Ple Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy.
Giuseppe PontorieroDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, A. Manzoni Hospital, Via dell'Eremo 9/11, 23900, Lecco, Italy.
Francesco LocatelliDivision of Nephrology and Dialysis, A. Manzoni Hospital, Via dell'Eremo 9/11, 23900, Lecco, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended measures to minimize the risk of hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) to intravenous iron (IVFe). We analysed the effects of these recommendations on IVFe clinical management among haemodialysis centres (HDCs) in Lombardy, Italy. MATERIALS AND

methodsA questionnaire was sent to all 117 HDCs to collect information on centre characteristics, e.g. HDC type [hospital centre (HC) vs. centre with limited assistance (CAL)], presence/absence of intensive care unit (ICU) and/or emergency trained staff, IVFe therapy regarding molecules, administration modalities, side effects, and percentage variations in iron prescription between 2014 and 2013 (outcome, Δ-IVFe%). A linear regression model was applied to evaluate the focus effect (β) of HDC type on the outcome, controlling for possible confounding effects of the other characteristics.

resultsResponse rate was 73.5 %. IVFe therapy was used in 69.1 % (HDC range 11-100) of patients. Following EMA recommendations, prescription was reduced by 12.6 %, with the largest reduction observed in CALs. No severe HSRs were reported. HCs had more frequently an ICU [97.2 vs. 20 %, odds ratio (OR) = 63.6 (95 % confidence interval 15.56; 537.47), p < 0.001], emergency trained staff [97.2 vs. 61.2 %, OR = 10.7 (2.68; 85.33), p < 0.001] and instrumental facilities (91.7 vs. 58 %, OR = 5.8 (2.03; 23.55), p < 0.001] than CALs. Linear regression demonstrated a significant raw effect of HDC type on Δ- IVFe% [β =  19.6 (9.82; 30.63), p < 0.001]. No association was found when HDC type was adjusted for ICU-presence [β = 6.7 (-2.32; 18.30), p = 0.199] or for all-confounding factors [β = 5.6 (-5.50; 17.08), p = 0.337].

conclusionsThis survey shows a disparity in IVFe therapy prescription following EMA recommendations, which is largely influenced by the presence/absence of ICUs in HD centres.

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Ambulatory Care FacilitiesGovernment AgenciesHemodialysis Units, HospitalPractice Patterns, Physicians'Renal DialysisAdministration, IntravenousClinical CompetenceDrug ApprovalDrug HypersensitivityDrug PrescriptionsGuideline AdherenceHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Care SurveysHematinicsHumansIntensive Care UnitsHematinicsIron CompoundsAnaemiaHaemodialysisHypersensitivity reactionsIntensive care unitIntravenous ironSurvey

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