Comparison of treatment characteristics between patients diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and treated with thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RA).
Abstract:e18314 Background: There is limited real-world information on the utilization of TPO-RAs, eltrombopag (ELT) and romiplostim (ROM), for the treatment of ITP. Methods: The study employed a retrospective, longitudinal cohort design using integrated healthcare claims data from July 2008-June 2015. Adults diagnosed with ITP initiating TPO-RA therapy from Jan 2009-July 2014 were included. Patients not continuously enrolled in benefits for 6-months prior and 12-months post the index date (first TPO-RA claim date) we… Show more
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