An Outcomes Study to Determine the Reasons Patients on Biologic Therapy Discontinue Treatment and Fail to Follow-up With Their Providers

An Outcomes Study to Determine the Reasons Patients on Biologic Therapy Discontinue Treatment and Fail to Follow-up With Their Providers

Patient interviews to evaluate the reason patients discontinue biologic therapy and/or fail to follow up with provider.

Retrospective chart review and patient interviews to evaluate the reason patients discontinue biologic therapy and/or fail to follow up with provider. This research intends to improve the continuity of care by determining why patients stop therapy and what can be done to improve their experience with the provider, pharmaceutical companies and specialty pharmacies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female adults ≥ 18 years of age.
• Was receiving first or second biologic therapy
• Has not had a follow up with treating physician in ≥ 9 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Actively receiving biologic therapy

  • Was not receiving first or second biologic therapy