P001 PHARMACIST ROLE IN IBD MEDICATION OPTIMIZATION (PRIMO-IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease state with growing focus, due to its significant medical and economic health burden. Although targeted therapy against tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF), interleukin receptors, and integrin receptors have established roles in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease management, medication accessibility and literacy contribute to medication non-adherence. Non-adherence to IBD therapy is associated with 62% higher costs for hospitalizations, along with increased disease mortality, relapse, loss of response, and antibody formation.

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