Abstract:Background: Azacitidine (5-AZA; Vidaza®), a pyrimidine nucleoside analog, is used in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and other hematological malignancies. Pharmacy directors gave the Therapeutic Drug Management Program (TDMP - www.pgtm.qc.ca) the mandate to evaluate 5-AZA use in four University Hospitals in Quebec, Canada.
Objectives: Describe and review 5-AZA use for all indications in our hospitals.
Methods: A review of pharmacy databases was performed to identif… Show more
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