The comparative cost-effectiveness of statistical decision rules and experienced physicians in pharyngitis management

JAMA ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 256 (24) ◽  
pp. 3353-3357 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. Cebul
2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8043-8043
Author(s):  
Mavis Obeng-Kusi ◽  
Daniel Arku ◽  
Neda Alrawashdh ◽  
Briana Choi ◽  
Nimer S. Alkhatib ◽  
...  

8043 Background: IXA, CAR, ELO and DARin combination with LEN+DEXhave been found superior in efficacy compared to LEN+DEX in the management of R/R MM. Applying indirect treatment comparisons from a network meta-analysis (NMA), this economic evaluation aimed to estimate the comparative cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of these four triplet regimens in terms of progression-free survival (PFS). Methods: In the absence of direct treatment comparison from a single clinical trial, NMA was used to indirectly estimate the comparative PFS benefit of each regimen. A 2-state Markov model simulating the health outcomes and costs was used to evaluate PFS life years (LY) and quality-adjusted life years (QALY) with the triplet regimens over LEN+DEX and expressed as the incremental cost-effectiveness (ICER) and cost-utility ratios (ICUR). Probability sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the influence of parameter uncertainty on the model. Results: The NMA revealed that DAR+LEN+DEX was superior to the other triplet therapies, which did not differ statistically amongst them. As detailed in the Table, in our cost-effectiveness analysis, all 4 triplet regimens were associated with increased PFSLY and PFSQALY gained (g) over LEN+DEX at an additional cost. DAR+LEN+DEX emerged the most cost-effective with ICER and ICUR of $667,652/PFSLYg and $813,322/PFSQALYg, respectively. The highest probability of cost-effectiveness occurred at a willingness-to-pay threshold of $1,040,000/QALYg. Conclusions: Our economic analysis shows that all the triplet regimens were more expensive than LEN +DEX only but were also more effective with respect to PFSLY and PFSQALY gained. Relative to the other regimens, the daratumumab regimen was the most cost-effective.[Table: see text]


1971 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-4

It is difficult to assess the cost effectiveness of drugs used in treatment. It is easy to compare them on the basis of cost alone and this is what the Department of Health achieves in its comparative cost circulars. A note on each circular states that ‘. . . . . . . it is only meant to illustrate the comparative costs of the quantity shown and is not suggested that all products have the same pharmacological action. The cost of the treatment will, of course, depend on the dosage used. . .’ Each circular is intended simply to make doctors aware of the cost of a number of products. This aim is undoubtedly worthwhile, but its single-minded pursuit has led to some unfortunate misunderstandings.


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