Tracking Patient Adherence to Oral Anti-Cancer Medications

Oral anti-cancer medications are one of the most important recent developments in oncology: less invasive than infusions, able to be taken at home, and offering more independence to patients. But if treatment isn't coordinated properly, issues with safety and adherence can impact patient outcomes. On this episode of CANCER BUZZ, learn how the entire cancer care team can help in promoting safe oral anti-cancer medication adherence by bridging gaps in patient education, management and monitoring. Guest: Emily Hajjar, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCACP, BCGP, Program Director, Population Health Pharmacy Program, Jefferson College of Pharmacy Related Content: Evaluating Pharmacy Dispensing Models to Help Improve Cancer Care Delivery CANCER BUZZ Episode 24: Managing Oral Anti-Cancer Medications Integrating Oral Oncolytics into Pharmacy Practice The Oncology Pharmacy Navigator, by Kelly Rice, PharmD Optimize Oral Chemotherapy Management, Pharmacy Purchasing & Products Challenges to Oral Chemotherapy Adherence, U.S. Pharmacist Comparison of rates of adherence to oral chemotherapy medications filled through an internal health-system specialty pharmacy vs external specialty pharmacies, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Community Cancer Centers.