Average cost (per patient per month) within one year after commencement of the 1LOT.

The asterisk (*) represents that the cost ratio (compared with the V+T-based group) achieved a significant difference. The bar with white slanted lines represents the IPD non-drug-related costs, and the bar with white dots represents the IPD drug-related costs. ER = emergency room; IPD = hospitalizations; OPD = outpatient.