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What are the advantages of oral octreotide acetate over its long acting injectable formulation for treatment of acromegaly?

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Endocrinology · Johns Hopkins Endocrinology and Pituitary Center

Oral octreotide has been associated with improved patient-reported QoL measures compared with those reported for injectable lanreotide and octreotide, and a lower incidence of breakthrough symptoms. However, not all patients who are controlled by injections end up maintaining control. Usually, when ...

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