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Lowering doses of cancer drugs could slash global health spending by $30B, new research shows
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Lowering doses of cancer drugs could slash global health spending by $30B, new research shows

New research suggests that reducing the dosage of certain cancer drugs, such as Keytruda, could save up to $30 billion globally each year while improving patient access. Studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual conference indicated that lower doses may be equally effective. Merck & Co., the manufacturer of Keytruda, maintains that the FDA-approved dosages are supported by extensive clinical evidence.

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Lowering doses of cancer drugs could slash global health spending by $30B, new research shows

New research suggests that reducing the dosage of certain cancer drugs, such as Keytruda, could save up to $30 billion globally each year while improving patient access. Studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual conference indicated that lower doses may be equally effective. Merck & Co., the manufacturer of Keytruda, maintains that the FDA-approved dosages are supported by extensive clinical evidence.

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