Patient Satisfaction, Comfort Level, and Operational Benefits of Subcutaneous Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Patient Satisfaction, Comfort Level, and Operational Benefits of Subcutaneous Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Panelists discuss how subcutaneous administration enhances patient satisfaction by reducing venipuncture trauma and wait times, creates cost savings through eliminated IV supplies and shortened chair occupancy, enables higher infusion center throughput, and garners strong nursing support due to reduced patient distress during administration.

Patient Satisfaction, Comfort Level, and Operational Benefits of SubQ Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Panelists discuss how subcutaneous formulations provide operational benefits through increased patient satisfaction, reduced chair time allowing higher patient throughput, cost savings from eliminated intravenous (IV) supplies and reduced infusion duration, improved nursing satisfaction from avoiding difficult venous access procedures, and potential for dedicated injection clinics or bays that free up traditional infusion center capacity.