The Ongoing Struggle of Sickle Cell Disease

Originally published by our sister publication Specialty Pharmacy ContinuumBy Karen BlumPatients with sickle cell disease (SCD) still face challenges with pain and fatigue as well as gaining access to a new gene therapy, according to two new studies.The first study found that acute pain and fatigue experienced by people with SCD are associated with higher costs and healthcare resource utilization—to the tune of an additional $7,689 higher per patient per year over counterparts who don&rsqu