Oral Chemotherapy

In Ontario, 10 per cent of all chemotherapy medications are oral drugs. This number continues to increase as 25 per cent of new anti-cancer drugs and 48 per cent of new chemotherapy drugs being developed are oral chemotherapy medications. There are many advantages to these types of drugs including:convenience, low toxicity, and fever burdens on regional cancer centres. 

For questions about your patients oral chemotherapy regimen or cancer related drugs, contact the London Regional Cancer Program pharmacy. 

Resources:
Guide to Drug Coverage in OntarioCanadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies - Oral Cancer Drug Therapy Safe Use and Safe Handling Guidelines