What drives you to choose voclospsorin over tacrolimus given the substantially higher cost?

In a discussion of comparing voclosporin versus tacrolimus to treat LN, I would first like to address the issue of cost. As far as any individual patient, out-of-pocket expenses may be similar for these two calcineurin inhibitors since it is often covered by insurance. Additionally, Aurinia has a ve...

Choosing voclosporin over tacrolimus for lupus nephritis involves weighing various factors beyond cost. Here are some key considerations:

1. Efficacy

• • Voclosporin: Clinical trials, such as the AURORA 1 and AURORA 2 studies, have demonstrated that voclosporin, in combination with mycophenolate mofeti...