SUMMARY
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare Philadelphia chromosome negative myeloproliferative bone marrow disorder characterised by a high symptom burden due to splenomegaly, inflammatory status and cytopenias. Until recently, the only approved and reimbursed pharmacotherapy for non-haematopoietic stem cell transplant candidates in Belgium was ruxolitinib. However, as of September 1st, 2023, the novel JAK (janus kinase) 1/2 inhibitor (JAKi) fedratinib has obtained its reimbursement in second line. The other FDA approved JAKi, momelotinib and pacritinib, play an important role in patient-tailored JAKi treatment but are not yet reimbursed in Belgium.
(BELG J HEMATOL 2024;15(4):165–71)