Cost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus filgrastim for prevention of chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia in patients with lymphoma: a systematic review

Abstract Background Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening complication in patients with lymphoma receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Pegfilgrastim is more effective than filgrastim as prophylaxis for FN. However, its usage has been limited because of its highe...

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Main Authors: Girma Tekle Gebremariam, Atalay Mulu Fentie, Kebede Beyene, Beate Sander, Gebremedhin Beedemariam Gebretekle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08933-z