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ea0026p62 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2011

Injection systems for long-acting somatostatin analogs: a comparative assessment of preparation times and nurses' perceptions

Adelman D T , Burgess A , Davies P R

Introduction: The two major long-acting somatostatin analogues (SSA) available on the European market for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumours and acromegaly are Somatuline Autogel (SA) and Sandostatin LAR (LAR). The aim of this study was to gain nurses’ insights on the use and ease of administration of SSA devices, including Somatuline Autogel new device (SA-ND), in Europe and the US.Methods/design: Seventy-seven qualified nurses with ≥3 S...