KIDS V CANCER launched the Compassionate Use Navigator for the pediatric oncology community that provides up-to-date information on the compassionate use application process.
The Compassionate Use Navigator provides: an option for physicians to request help from Compassionate Use Navigator staff in completing a compassionate use application; step-by-step instructions on how to apply for compassionate use, including forms and templates; assistance in identifying points of contact at drug companies; and information on FDA and IRB rules for obtaining compassionate use medications.
In addition, the navigator aims to fill knowledge gaps about compassionate use by collecting data on the numbers and outcomes of applications. This data will lay the groundwork for developing next steps to improve access to drugs for those in dire need.
