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Financial Challenges of BTK Inhibitor Therapy in CLL: Impact on Access and Utilization

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Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA,Roy Beveridge, MD

Experts discuss financial challenges of BTK inhibitor therapy.

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  1. What are the financial burdens of BTK inhibitor therapy? How does the cost of BTK inhibitors impact access and utilization for patients with CLL?

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