Abstract
As the indications for recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) treatment have expanded, the number of patients receiving r-hGH has increased and injectable delivery of r-hGH is likely to be required for the foreseeable future. Continued innovations in the ease of use, safety and reliability of r-hGH devices have already gone some way to making GH treatment less stressful for patients, both physically and psychologically. Adherence with r-hGH remains a problem, which may be alleviated by offering free patient choice. In addition development of electronic auto-injectors now also provides the potential for monitoring adherence both for healthcare professionals, and also aiding patients in administering and monitoring their own GH injections.
Keywords: Growth hormone, easypod, Growth hormone deficiency, somatropin
Current Drug Therapy
Title: Developments in Growth Hormone Delivery
Volume: 5 Issue: 1
Author(s): Jeremy Kirk
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Keywords: Growth hormone, easypod, Growth hormone deficiency, somatropin
Abstract: As the indications for recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) treatment have expanded, the number of patients receiving r-hGH has increased and injectable delivery of r-hGH is likely to be required for the foreseeable future. Continued innovations in the ease of use, safety and reliability of r-hGH devices have already gone some way to making GH treatment less stressful for patients, both physically and psychologically. Adherence with r-hGH remains a problem, which may be alleviated by offering free patient choice. In addition development of electronic auto-injectors now also provides the potential for monitoring adherence both for healthcare professionals, and also aiding patients in administering and monitoring their own GH injections.
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Kirk Jeremy, Developments in Growth Hormone Delivery, Current Drug Therapy 2010; 5 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1574885511005010043
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1574885511005010043 |
Print ISSN 1574-8855 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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