Selecting a Biologic in UC: Practical Considerations

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION When devising a treatment plan for patients with UC, a number of practical factors should be considered when selecting an appropriate biologic therapy. In this module, the basis ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
When devising a treatment plan for patients with UC, a number of practical factors should be considered when selecting an appropriate biologic therapy. In this module, the basis for the individualization of biologic therapy among heterogeneous UC patients is described. Practical considerations which may influence choice of therapy including routes of administration and the criteria for payer reimbursement are summarized, along with other non-clinical factors which may influence choice of biologic.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Explain how individualized management should include agreed treatment goals and a treat-to-target approach but also consider patient history, disease factors, and patient preferenceDiscuss additional, non-medical factors which may influence patients’ choice of biologic therapy such as route of administration and payer reimbursementDescribe how ongoing monitoring of therapy can provide a guide for future treatment plansSummarize how extraintestinal manifestations of IBD and co-morbid diseases may influence choice of biologic therapy

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