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Implementation of risk minimization measures to reduce the risk of tuberculosis among tumor necrosis factor medication users.

Nouf Al-FadelAbdulaali AlmutairiTahrir AldhirghamLaila AbuesbaAdel A AlrwisanFawaz Alharbi
Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2023)
TB screening prior to initiation of infliximab or adalimumab was not optimal. However, we noted an improvement in TB screening after the implementation of RMMs for infliximab. Future research may address reasons for low adherence to testing requirements for TB prior to initiation of anti-TNF-α medications.
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