Oral oncolytics: assessing value of newer agents versus current standards of care as part of PT processes

Oral oncolytics are relatively new to the field of cancer therapy. They currently make up about 25% of the oncology market and their use is continually expanding. The current insurance system is not efficiently equipped to handle the rapid expansion of oral oncolytics into the market, and the current insurance benefit design contributes significantly to access issues for patients. This article offers formulary decision makers information needed to evaluate newer oral oncolytic therapies compared with existing standards of care using guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network®. The oral agents discussed are limited to those introduced into the market since 2007. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]