Table 1 Primary reasons for patient preference (evaluable ITT population) (based on 19).

Reasons	n (%)
ITT: intention-to-treat; s. c.: subcutaneous; i. v.: intravenous.
Preference for s. c. administration, n = 756 reasons reported by 415 patients
Time saving	375 (80.3)
Less pain/discomfort/side-effects	160 (34.3)
Ease of administration	62 (13.3)
Convenience to patients	57 (12.2)
Problems with i. v.	51 (10.9)
Less stress/anxiety	35 (7.5)
Other	20 (4.3)
Preference for i. v. administration, n = 64 reasons reported by 45 patients
Fewer reactions (less pain, bruising, irritation, etc.)	33 (7.1)
Other/donʼt know	10 (2.1)
Psychological	9 (1.9)
Perceived efficacy	6 (1.3)
Environment/staff	5 (1.1)
Ecological considerations	1 (0.2)