Barriers to the Use of Trastuzumab for HER2+ Breast Cancer and the Potential Impact of Biosimilars: A Physician Survey in the United States and Emerging Markets

Trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy has become a standard of care for patients with HER2+ breast cancer. The cost of therapy, however, can limit patient access to trastuzumab in areas with limited financial resources for treatment reimbursement. This study examined access to trastuzumab and...

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Main Authors: Philip Lammers, Carmen Criscitiello, Giuseppe Curigliano, Ira Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/7/9/943