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Oncologic drug repository programs in the United States: a review and comparison.

Natalie K Heater, Sheetal Kircher, Christine Weldon, Julia Trosman, Al Benson

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5 authors.

Natalie K HeaterDepartment of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0243-2803
Sheetal KircherDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3429-6378
Christine WeldonCenter for Business Models in Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3918-0048
Julia TrosmanCenter for Business Models in Healthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5583-2301
Al BensonDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As cancer affects 40% of all Americans during their lifetime, the financial burden of cancer care represents a significant contribution towards the overall cost of health care in the United States. Cancer drug repository programs offer a unique solution for patients who have limited financial ability to access medications while reducing medical waste. We reviewed all state legislation in the United States regarding cancer drug repository programs. Five states have oral anticancer drug (OACD)-specific drug repository programs, while 28 states have generalized drug repository programs. Iowa's statewide, mail-order OACD repository program is the preeminent example of an effective and efficient program, which should be replicated across the country. Many states have passed legislation allowing for drug repository programs but have struggled to translate such legislation into active programs due to lack of funding and management. We offer recommendations across policy, manufacturing, institutional, health care professional, and patient domains in order provide optimal patient care.

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drug repository programhigh-cost medicationmedication affordabilitymedication wasteoral anticancer drug cost

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PMID38756923
PMCPMC10986299

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