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I Am An 80-year Old Male And Have Recently Been

I am an 80-year old male and have recently been diagnosed with Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). My hematologist has initially prescribed Promacta (50 mg daily) as long-term treatment. My cost of the drug even after insurance exceeds $10,000 per year. Are there alternatives?
posted on Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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