Use of non-specific immunoglobulins in Catalonia in three third-level hospitals: a descriptive analysis of a hospital-prescribed medication registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing use of non-specific immunoglobulins (NSIGs) and their current shortage show a need for NSIGs' use prioritization. Data from a clinical perspective are necessary, mainly for pediatric patients.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to assess the level of clinical evidence (LoE) of the indications that NSIGs are used for, the reasons for discontinuation, and the costs invested.

Methods

A retrospective multicentric study was conducted on NSIG incident users between September 2019 and December 2021 retrieved from the Registry of Patients and Treatments (RPT) from Catalonia (Spain). LoE was categorized as A) authorized indications, B) unauthorized with scientific support, C) unauthorized without support, and D) unknown (UNK), following local and the

SUBMITTER: Riera-Arnau J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11682906 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature