HCPCS Code J8999: Prescription Drug, Oral, Chemotherapeutic, NOS

Oncologists and their nurses assisting them. Pharmacists can also provide it, so long as they are given the prescription.

The most common ones include feeling nauseated and fatigued. Diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, and mouth sores are other possible side effects. Adverse (although rare) side effects include allergic reactions to the medicine, liver or kidney toxicity (hence the requirement of blood tests assessing their function), and increased risk of getting infections due to lower white blood cell counts.

A few weeks or months, depending on the person and the medicine used.