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Promising evidence in the subcutaneous (SC) administration of the infliximab (IFX) biosimilar CT-P13 (Remsima) has emerged in recent years. Furthermore, immunogenicity data have suggested superior steady state therapeutic blood levels of IFX and lower rate of anti-IFX antibodies in a cohort of patients receiving SC Remsima following two intravenous induction doses in contrast to their counterparts who continued to receive intravenous therapy.1 2 In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) receiving IFX, we embarked on a patient-partnered programme in switching to SC Remsima. Seventy-five individuals were included in the preliminary service development and some demographics are outlined in table 1. An assessment of patients’ attitudes was conducted using a survey.
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Contributors JMG is lead author and designed the patient survey. AW led the initial service improvement and contributed to the article. SME supported the service development and contributed to the article. NK supported the service development and contributed to the article. CM supported the service development and contributed to the article. CC supported the service development and contributed to the article. GM was clinical lead for service development and is senior author.
Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.