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Coding tree: themes and associated sub-themes identified from focus groups
| Theme | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
| The financial toll of medication and its ripple effects | Financial burden. |
| Lifestyle sacrifices. | |
| Medication non-adherence. | |
| Lack of inclusion and support | Failed by the system. |
| Inconsistencies in policy. | |
| Limited and by-chance awareness of support. | |
| Difficulties of seeking support | Reliance on family support. The burden of seeking support. |
