Lomitapide: A Medication Use Evaluation and a Formulary Perspective.
Laila Carolina Abu EsbaHani AlharbiPublished in: Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare (2024)
In our cohort of adult patients, lomitapide showed an overall modest reduction in LDL-C, with no cases of increase in liver enzymes and documented intolerance, indicating that most patients were likely noncompliant. This review revealed important considerations when reimbursing expensive medications for rare diseases. Real-world evidence in real-time can support healthcare systems in price negotiations and reaching mutual agreements that can eventually improve patient access to care.