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Switched from Tacrolimus to Belatacept

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@2gallonhabit Do you know why Belatacept is not used more widely? Why the onus is on the patient to advocate for the change?

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@benedict66066 just my opinions but I think its because it's a newer drug and hasn't been integrated into established/proven protocols. Then there's also possible adherence issues since you have to go to an infusion center every 28 days... And the cost... MUCH more expensive than an rx for tacrolimus.