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Bispecific T-Cell Engagers, Decoded for Every Care Setting

Curated, practice-ready resources supporting the safe, effective implementation of bispecific T-cell engager therapies (BTCE) therapies — from foundational overviews to agent-specific insights and downloadable SOPs.

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Core Sections

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Agent Profiles

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Example SOPs

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CE Webinars

Agent-Specific Resources

Example SOPs & Documents

CE Webinars

Recommended Reading

Additional Learning

Overview of BTCEs

OUR PURPOSE

Empowering Teams to Implement Bispecific T-Cell Engager Therapies

Explore practical resources designed to support the safe and effective implementation of bispecific T-cell engager (BTCE or BiTE) therapies across care settings. Build foundational knowledge, explore agent-specific guidance, and learn from real-world SOPs developed by oncology practices.

Simplified mechanism: 

bispecific T-cell engager bridges a T cell and a tumor cell to help drive a targeted immune response.

T-Cell

Tumor Cell

BTCE

WHERE TO START

Explore by Resource Type

Our resources are divided into three main sections — start wherever fits your team’s current needs.

Overview of BTCEs

Essential knowledge on BTCEs — key insights and practical guidance for effective clinical implementation.

Agent-Specific Resources

Our “Up Close” series dives deeper into individual agents — dosing, REMS, and administration details.

Example SOPs and Documents

De-identified, real-world protocols and procedures shared by NCODA member practices of every size.

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01 · FOUNDATIONS

Overview of BTCEs

Essential knowledge on BTCEs — key insights and practical guidance for effective clinical implementation.

Comparison of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers (BTCEs)

A quick-take guide to the essential details of bispecific T-cell engagers.

Engaging with Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

How these agents function, their dosing schedules, notable side effects, and REMS requirements for certain agents.

Putting Bispecific T-Cell Engagers into Action

A practical guide for operationalizing BTCEs in your practice.

Clearing Up Confusion Around Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Clarifying terminology and highlighting the differences between observation periods and supportive care.

02 · UP CLOSE SERIES

Agent-Specific Resources

Dive deeper with focused, agent-level insight — dosing, REMS considerations, and administration details for each BTCE.

Blinatumomab

BLINCYTO®

Elranatamab-bcmm

ELREXFIO™

Epcoritamab-bysp

EPKINLY®

Glofitamab-gxbm

COLUMVI

Linvoseltamab-gcpt

LYNOZYFIC™

Mosunetuzumab-axgb

LUNSUMIO™

Talquetamab-tgvs

TALVEY®

Tarlatamab-dlle

IMDELLTRA™

Tebentafusp-tebn

KIMMTRAK®

Teclistamab-cqyv

TECVAYLI®

03 · REAL-WORLD PRACTICE

Example SOPs and Documents

Sample protocols and procedures shared by NCODA member practices - de-identified, with details on clinic size to help you find the right fit.

Education

• Staff Education for Using Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Mid-sized, Community

• Patient Education (Coming Soon)

Mid-sized, Partial Integrated, Community

Inpatient Use of BTCE

• Inpatient Use of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Large Academic Center

AE Management

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Associated Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Management

Mid-sized, Rural Community

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Associated Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Management

Large Community

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Associated Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Management

Large Academic Center

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On-Call & Triaging Practices

• On-Call Symptom Interventions for Patients Receiving Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Mid-sized, Community

• Telephone Triage of Patients Undergoing Bispecific T-Cell Engager Therapy

Mid-sized, Community

• On-Call Responsibilities for Nurses Managing Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Mid-sized, Community

Ordering & Billing

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Ordering and REMS Compliance

Mid-sized, Community Satellites

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Billing Procedure

Mid-sized, Community

Transitioning Patients

• Transitioning Patients Between Care Settings

Mid-sized, Partial Integrated, Community

Coming Soon →

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Neurotoxicity Management

Mid-sized, Rural Community

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Neurotoxicity Management

Large Community

• Bispecific T-Cell Engager Neurotoxicity Management

Large Academic Center

ON-DEMAND LEARNING

CE Webinars

Earn continuing education credit while learning directly from practicing clinicians and pharmacists.

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Advanced Practice Provider and Pharmacy Perspectives on BTCEs

Nicholas Bouchard, PharmD · Denise Lougee, MS-PAS, RPA-C

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1 CE CREDIT

Adverse Effects Associated with Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Nicholas Bitz, PharmD, MBA · C. Brooke Adams, PharmD, BCOP

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1 CE CREDIT

Education and Training for Staff and Patients Regarding BTCEs

Eden Biltibo, MD, MS · Kristen Kingma, DNP, RN, OCN

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1 CE CREDIT

Patient’s EHR and BTCE Therapy: Documentation and Billing

Stephanie S. Waddoups, RN, BSN

CE Registration Link

1 CE CREDIT

Outpatient Step-Up Dosing of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers

Tara Graff, DO, MS · Kelly Brunk, PharmD, BCOP

ON DEMAND

ADDITIONAL LEARNING

Related Resources

CITATIONS

Recommended Reading

  • Atembina L, Boehmer L, Terrell K, et al. Multidisciplinary provider insights to promote adoption of bispecific antibodies to treat cancer in the community. Blood. 2021;138(Supplement 1):4033. doi:10.1182/blood-2021-153794.

  • Carlisle JW, O'Reilly K, Ji XA, et al. Real-world implementation of tarlatamab-dlle therapy for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer and other high-grade neuroendocrine neoplasms. JCO Oncol Pract. Published online July 8, 2026. doi:10.1200/OP-26-00074.

  • Cheema PK, Perdrizet KA, Sangha RS, et al. Early experience with tarlatamab (T-cell engagers) for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in Canada: lessons learned and implementation strategies. Curr Oncol. 2026;33(2):84. Published January 31, 2026. doi:10.3390/curroncol33020084.

  • Crombie JL, Graff T, Falchi L, et al. Consensus recommendations on the management of toxicity associated with CD3×CD20 bispecific antibody therapy. Blood. 2024;143(16):1565-1575. doi:10.1182/blood.2023022432.

  • Garfall AL, Banerjee R, Frenzel L, et al. A roadmap to implementing outpatient administration of bispecific antibodies in multiple myeloma. Front Oncol. 2025;15:1630146. Published July 30, 2025. doi:10.3389/fonc.2025.1630146.

  • Gonugunta AS, Haider A, Mohlere V, Aljurf M, Hashmi S, Abid MB. Bispecific antibodies in hematologic malignancies in the outpatient and community settings. Adv Hematol. 2026;2026:4529571. Published May 7, 2026. doi:10.1155/ah/4529571.

  •  Lee DW, Santomasso BD, Meyer FL, et al. ASTCT consensus grading for cytokine release syndrome and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2019;25(4):625-638. doi:10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.12.758.

  • Lund T, Khandanpour C, Anguille S, et al. European expert panel consensus on outpatient administration of teclistamab and talquetamab in patients with multiple myeloma: feasibility, key considerations, and future directions. Eur J Haematol. 2025;115(4):358-366. doi:10.1111/ejh.14444.

  • Mahmoudjafari Z, Ali A, Davis J, Sandahl T, Nachar V, Mancini R. Seamless navigation of bispecific therapies: optimizing management and outpatient access with a focus on coordination. J Adv Pract Oncol. Published online September 11, 2024. doi:10.6004/jadpro.2024.15.8.15.

  • Maus MV, Alexander S, Bishop MR, et al. Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immune effector cell-related adverse events. J Immunother Cancer. 2020;8(2):e001511. doi:10.1136/jitc-2020-001511.

  • Oranges K, Duffy KA, McDonough S, et al. Real-world pediatric blinatumomab administration: access to outpatient care delivery and impact of a hospital-dispensed model. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2026;73(7):e70314. doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70314.

  • Pelland AA, Dumas M, Lemieux-Blanchard É, et al. Perspectives on outpatient delivery of bispecific T-cell engager therapies for multiple myeloma. Curr Oncol. 2025;32(4):238. Published April 18, 2025. doi:10.3390/curroncol32040238.

  • Puttkammer JR, Barreto JN, Jensen CJ, et al. Outpatient management of bispecific related toxicities: an observational study of safety outcomes and resource utilization. JCO Oncol Pract. 2026;22(1):83-90. doi:10.1200/OP-24-00930.

  • Rahbari KJ, Mijares RDT, Kennedy K, et al. Outpatient administration of bispecific antibody therapy for hematologic malignancies: a practical guide. JCO Oncol Pract. Published online December 4, 2025. doi:10.1200/OP-25-00652.

  • Resnick Y, Boland P, Winters JP. Implementation of a model program at an independent community oncology practice for the outpatient administration of B-cell maturation antigen-directed bispecific antibody step-up doses. JCO Oncol Pract. Published online April 23, 2026. doi:10.1200/OP-25-00585.

  • Scott SA, Roberts DL, Gupta VA, et al. Feasibility and safety of outpatient model for administration of bispecific antibodies: proceedings from an International Myeloma Society 21st Annual Meeting oral abstract. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2025;25(9):656-660. doi:10.1016/j.clml.2025.04.002.

  • Song Y, Zhou X, Wang L. Outpatient step-up dosing of bispecific antibodies in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: an oncology nursing framework for monitoring and supportive care. Front Oncol. 2026;16:1859755. Published June 9, 2026. doi:10.3389/fonc.2026.1859755.

WITH GRATITUDE

Acknowledgements

Our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed key insights to the development of these resources, including:

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA

Tara Graff, DO, MS

Stephen Clark, PharmD, BCOP

Stephanie Waddoups, RN, BSN

Sam Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP

Nick Bouchard, PharmD

Maddie Koppin, PharmD

Melinda Rhoades, PharmD, BCOP

Mike Seppelfrick, PharmD

Man-Yee Merl, PharmD, BCOP

Nicholas Bitz, PharmD, MBA, MSPGx

Kristin Kingma, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, OCN

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO, FHOPA

Kevin Krueger, PharmD, MBA

Joyce Wong, MD

Denise Lougee, MSPAS, RPA-C

Eden Biltibo, MD, MSCI

Emilie Aschenbrenner, PharmD, BCOP

Jane Osterson, RN

Justin Konkol, PharmD, BCPS

Corey Jordan, PharmD

C. Brooke Adams, PharmD, BCOP

Bradley Yelvington, PharmD, BCOP

Bob Phelan, RPh

Allison Mendoza, PharmD

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