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. 2021 Jan 6;10(1):51-56.
doi: 10.1080/21556660.2020.1863699.

Hereditary angioedema patients would prefer newer-generation oral prophylaxis

Daniela Geba  1 , Johan Mohd Sani  1 , Michaela Gascon  1 , Rebecca Hahn  1 , Kavita Aggarwal  2 , Jinky Rosselli  2
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Hereditary angioedema patients would prefer newer-generation oral prophylaxis

Daniela Geba et al. J Drug Assess. .

Abstract

Objective: To explore treatment preferences of patients with Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), a debilitating disorder characterized by potentially life-threatening, recurrent episodes of swelling, resulting in significant physical, emotional, and economic burden. With newer oral prophylactic treatments on the horizon, it is important to understand patients' preferences.

Methods: An online survey was conducted in 2018 among United States (US) adult patients diagnosed with Type I or II HAE. Respondents were recruited anonymously from online panels and social media.

Results: Online surveys were completed by 75 patients diagnosed with HAE by a healthcare provider, with a mean of 16.7 years since diagnosis. Most patients (64%) report taking at least one medication for prophylaxis of HAE attacks. While almost all patients surveyed agree it is important to take preventative medication as prescribed, over half (52%) of patients report HAE prophylactic treatment to be burdensome. Despite stating that they like their current medications, 98% of the prophylactic HAE medication users would prefer an oral treatment if available; almost all (96%) prophylaxis users agree that oral preventative medication would fit their life better than an injectable medication, with 67% of users citing convenience as the primary reason to try an oral preventative HAE medication. If a more convenient option were available, nearly all (96%) patients currently not treating their HAE prophylactically would feel encouraged to do so.

Conclusions: Most patients with HAE would prefer a newer generation oral prophylactic medication that would decrease treatment burden and allow them to live fuller lives.

Keywords: Hereditary angioedema; patient preference; prophylaxis; route of administration.

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Agreement with statements regarding HAE and prophylactic treatment.
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Agreement with statements regarding oral prophylactic HAE medication.
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Agreement with statements regarding oral prophylactic HAE medication among patients taking HAE prophylaxis (n = 48).
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