Evaluating the impact of a statewide intervention on multiple myeloma bispecific T-cell engaging antibody (BsAb) therapy uptake in Florida (FL).
Abstract
7532 Background: BsAbs are highly effective, off-the-shelf T-cell engagers recently approved for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) but remain underutilized in real-world settings. In partnership with the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO), a statewide initiative was launched to expand BsAb access through peer-led regional discussions focused on operational barriers, care transitions, and therapy management strategies. This study assessed the real-world impact of these interventions on BsAb utilization in FL. Methods: Multidisciplinary discussion forums were held in 4 FL metropolitan areas (Jan-Apr 2024). We conducted single and controlled interrupted time series (ITS) analyses using IQVIA eLAAD claims data (Apr 2023 - Sep 2025) including adult patients with a diagnosis of MM, evidence of claim activity, and provider state information. Fifth line or later (5L+) status was estimated as 3.3% of MM prevalence (Nikolaou et al.) BsAb utilization (% of MM 5L+ patients receiving a BsAb) was evaluated using segmented regression to estimate pre- and post-intervention trends, excluding the intervention period. We reported BsAb utilization by comparing FL with all other states, between community versus academic settings, and assessing the number of sites administering BsAb. Results: Before the intervention, BsAb utilization among MM 5L+ patients in FL rose from 8.2% (Apr 2023) to 11.2% (Dec 2023) (0.3 pp/mo; p=0.23), compared with a rise from 6.7% to 16.3% (1.3 pp/mo; p<0.0001) across all other states over the same time period. Post-intervention, BsAb utilization in FL increased from 22.8% (May 2024) to 35.9% (Sep 2025), reflecting a 7.0% immediate increase and 0.8 pp/mo sustained growth, exceeding the post-intervention trend observed across all other states (23.5% to 30.3%; 0.5 pp/mo). Overall, although pre-intervention BsAb utilization in FL was lower than all other states, FL demonstrated a 1.2 pp/month higher post-intervention utilization trend (p<0.001; Table). Post-intervention, FL community sites showed a 0.13 pp/mo higher BsAb utilization trend than academic sites, and the number of community sites administrating BsAb increased from 5 to 9, with no change among academic sites. Conclusions: This study suggests that the FLASCO-led, collaborative model increased BsAb utilization in FL community oncology sites and offers a framework for broader community adoption across other states. Parameter estimates from ITS model(s). FL (%) p-value Other US States (%) p-value Difference CITS:FL - Other US States (%) p-value Intercept (Apr 2023) 8.6 <.0001 7.7 <.0001 0.9 0.52 Monthly change pre-intervention 0.3 0.23 1.3 <.0001 -0.9 0.002 (Apr - Dec 2023) Immediate change post-intervention 7 0.01 0.2 0.87 6.8 0.01 (May 2024) Monthly change post-intervention 0.8 <.0001 0.5 <.0001 1.2 0.0003 (May 2024 – Sep 2025)
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Journal of Clinical Oncology
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Authors (20)
Maen A. Hussein
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Lady Lake, FL
Chai Kim
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY
Yong Chen
Ariel Grajales-Cruz
1H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, United States
Brandon Jamaal Blue
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
Kristen Boykin
Florida Cancer Specialists, Fort Myers, FL
C. Brooke Adams
1Orlando Health Cancer Institute, BMT-Cellular Therapy, Orlando, United States
Arlene Gayle
AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL
Nina Thuha Nguyen
Memorial Cancer Institute, Pembroke Pines, FL
Andrew Kowalski
1Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Myeloma Institute, Division of Myeloma, Miami, United States
Chakra Pani Chaulagain
Department of Hematology and Oncology, Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
Julie Newberry
Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, Riverview, FL
Sarah Francis
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY
Sarasa Johnson
Statlog Inc., Quebec, QC, Canada
Arianne Faucher
Statlog Inc., Quebec, QC, Canada
Elizabeth Jeanne Ripley Thatcher
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY
Jim Hart
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY
Rickard Sandin
Pfizer Sweden AB, Stockholm, Sweden
Isabel Perez Cruz
Pfizer, New York, NY
Sikander Ailawadhi
17Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL