Improving cancer care through specialty pharmacies
Project 4: Care Integration for Patients with Cancer Using Specialty Pharmacies
This study is looking at how having specialty pharmacies work with hospitals and clinics can help cancer patients get and stick to their oral cancer medications, making their treatment easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935524 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how integrating specialty pharmacies into healthcare systems and independent practices affects cancer patients' access to and adherence to oral anticancer medications. By examining both on-site and off-site pharmacy services, the project aims to understand how these integrations can enhance patient care. The research will involve case studies and surveys of healthcare leaders and staff to assess the effectiveness of these pharmacy services in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who are prescribed oral anticancer medications and supportive care drugs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving oral anticancer treatments or those who are not engaged with specialty pharmacies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved medication adherence and better health outcomes for cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating pharmacy services into patient care can enhance medication adherence and improve health outcomes, suggesting a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Nancy L — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Keating, Nancy L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.