
Opinion|Videos|September 17, 2024
Oral vs. Injectable HMAs: Patient Perspectives, Access, and IRA Impact
Medical experts discuss innovations and future directions in treatments for higher-risk MDSMedical experts offer patient perspectives on advantages and disadvantages of using oral HMAs vs injectable HMAs.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- From a patient’s perspective, what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using oral hypomethylating agents (HMAs) vs injectable HMAs?
- How do you anticipate the Inflation Reduction Act’s out-of-pocket prescription drug cost cap will affect access to oral HMAs starting in 2025?
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