Research Communication: Real-World Effectiveness of Budesonide Orodispersible Tablets for Eosinophilic Oesophagitis: The Importance of Patience and Education

Abstract

Budesonide orodispersible tablets (BOT) have been shown to be efficacious for eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) in clinical trials. This study evaluated the real-world effectiveness of BOT in a retrospective cohort of 94 patients across six tertiary centres. 61% of patients achieved histological remission and 39% clinicohistological remission following induction therapy. Adverse events were reported by 16% of patients and 17% were noted to have incorrect technique of administration. BOT was demonstrated to have lower rates of clinicohistological remission in real-world practice than reported in clinical trials, largely due to incorrect technique and cessation due to adverse events.