Graft-versus-host disease cost-effectiveness of therapy

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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Corticosteroids are the most cost-effective therapy for GvHD. Prednisone and methylprednisolone are available at very low cost. Second-line therapies and cell-based therapies are significantly more expensive. If corticosteroids can be used, these should be given first.