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ea0016p134 | Clinical cases | ECE2008

Optimization of chronic disease patient management: a pilot project on Sandostatin® LAR® treatment via homecare service

Roemmler J , Schopohl J , Seibling S , Petersenn S , Rinke A , Gress T M

In chronic diseases patient (pat) often need continuous med treatment. In acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET), long term monthly injections of somatostatin analogues as Sandostatin® LAR® (SA®) are the treatment of choice. Problems regarding pat management and drug application might arise in not-specialized centers such as general practicioners (GP). To optimize patÂ’ management and compliance a homecare project* wa...