As a Result of the FDA Investigation Into TNF-Alpha Inhibitors, 30 Percent of Surveyed Rheumatologists Have Altered Their Prescription Patterns for Juvenile Idiopathic...(dult Crohn's disease patients. ...),Health

The report also finds that one out of five surveyed managed care organization (MCO) pharmacy directors indicate that they will alter their reimbursement of TNF-alpha inhibitors for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and pediatric Crohn's disease.

"Twenty percent of surveyed MCO pharmacy directors will alter their reimbursement of TNF-alpha inhibitors for juvenile idiopathic arthritis or pediatric Crohn's disease in the light of the FDA investigation," said Decision Resources Analyst Dancella Fernandes, Ph.D. "MCOs that plan to alter the reimbursement of TNF-alpha inhibitors expect to be more cautious in granting approval, but none cite the intention of routinely refusing reimbursement for autoimmune indications."

TNF-alpha Inhibitors in Pediatric Crohn's Disease and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: How Will Physicians and Payers Balance Effective Treatments and Serious Safety Concerns? is based on a U.S. survey of 71 rheumatologists, 71 gastroenterologists, and 20 managed care organization (MCO) pharmacy directors. Their responses were compared to assess similarities and differences of opinion regarding clinical, economic and scientific factors.

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