Implementation of a hospital radiopharmacy in a molecular imaging center: challenges, opportunities, and perspectives

Authors

  • Eduardo Savio
  • Javier Giglio
  • Victoria Trindade
  • Omar Garcia
  • Laura Reyes
  • Pablo Buccino
  • Elena Vasilskis
  • Silvia Hernández
  • Henia Balter
  • Patricia Oliver

Abstract

The Uruguayan Centre for Molecular Imaging (CUDIM) is a national initiative to cover molecular imaging needs on oncologic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases, being this technology not available before its creation. Besides the aforementioned purposes, its objectives are also research of new clinical protocols, and development of new PET tracers, as well as education and training on this specialized area. A center with clinical and preclinical areas enables to achieve goals related to patient services, research and development. To accomplish these objectives, equipment is required to perform radiopharmaceutical synthesis, characterization and quality control. Taking into account the patient safety and quality standards, radioprotection and pharmaceutical issues must be fulfilled. 68Ga-DOTA-TATE, 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose and, 11C-methionine are produced on regular basis; 11C-choline, 18F-fluoride y 68Ga-gallgas have been added recently. PET studies are supported by the “Fondo Nacional de Recursos” (FNR) to all the Uruguayan population. Radiopharmaceutical indications have been protocoled for oncology and neurology diseases. The design, implementation, start and development of a Radiopharmacy with clinical, research and development purposes need a multidisciplinary staff with a background on Pharmaceutical sciences and training on Radiochemistry/Radiopharmacy. CUDIM is an initiative to promote the molecular imaging development at national and regional level, having gathered all the efforts of those who feel identified with these goals.

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2019-03-11

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Savio E, Giglio J, Trindade V, Garcia O, Reyes L, Buccino P, Vasilskis E, Hernández S, Balter H, Oliver P. Implementation of a hospital radiopharmacy in a molecular imaging center: challenges, opportunities, and perspectives. Rev Bras Farm Hosp Serv Saude [Internet]. 2019Mar.11 [cited 2024Nov.22];3(4). Available from: https://rbfhss.org.br/sbrafh/article/view/140

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Vol. 3 No. 4 (2012): Oct-Dec

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ARTIGOS PUBLICADOS

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