Examining the Role of a Novel Class of Medications for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis : Episode 5

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June 21, 2024

Patient Satisfaction: Opportunity for Better Multiple Sclerosis Therapies

Author(s):

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA,Heidi Crayton, MD

Experts in multiple sclerosis discuss overall patient satisfaction with current disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis, highlighting the need for more therapies that stave off decline and disease progression.

EP: 1.Teaser: Examining the Role of a Novel Class of Medications for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

EP: 2.Multiple Sclerosis: Impact, Types, Pathophysiology, and Progression

EP: 3.Assessing Limitations, Costs, Mobility and Cognition in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

EP: 4.Examining Key Unmet Needs in Multiple Sclerosis

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EP: 5.Patient Satisfaction: Opportunity for Better Multiple Sclerosis Therapies

EP: 6.MS Treatment Guidelines: Expert Insights on Updates and Decision-Making

EP: 7.Incorporating a Subcutaneous Novel Therapy into Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

EP: 8.Examining Challenges with Drug Switching and Step Therapy in MS Treatment

EP: 9.Typical Payer Coverage Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis Therapies

EP: 10.BTK Inhibitors' Rationale and Potential Role in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

EP: 11.Updates in Recent Clinical Trials in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

EP: 12.Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Landscape: Emerging Therapies

EP: 13.Multiple Sclerosis: Looking Toward the Future

How is patient satisfaction overall with current disease modifying therapies for MS?

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