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Shen SP, Yan L, Wu T, Huang MW, Huang KC, Qiu H, Zhang Y, Tang CH. Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Schizophrenic Patients Treated with Paliperidone Palmitate Once-Monthly Injection (PP1M): A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study in Taiwan. Clin Drug Investig 2024; 44:329-341. [PMID: 38619775 PMCID: PMC11088550 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-024-01358-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is one of the leading causes of disability. Paliperidone palmitate once-monthly injection (PP1M) was developed to provide consistent drug delivery and improve medication adherence for maintenance treatment. It is well known that patients with schizophrenia have higher cardiovascular risks, however little is known about the cardiovascular risks of patients with schizophrenia treated with PP1M in Asia. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to estimate the incidence of cardiovascular events after initiating PP1M treatment and evaluate the cardiovascular risk associations compared with oral second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs). METHODS Data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database were used to identify a cohort of adult patients with schizophrenia who received any SGAs from 1 March 2012 to 31 December 2018. Patients who initiated PP1M treatment were enrolled for descriptive analysis of incidence rates. PP1M patients were propensity matched 1:1 to patients initiating a new oral SGA, for comparative analysis based on demographics, clinical characteristics and treatment history at baseline, in three-step matching procedures, following the prevalent new-user design to enhance comparability. Follow-up ended at the end of the treatment episode of index drug, death, last record available, or end of the study (31 December 2019). Study endpoints included serious cardiovascular events (including severe ventricular arrhythmia and sudden death), expanded serious cardiovascular events (which further included acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke), and cardiovascular hospitalizations. Risks of study endpoints between matched cohorts were compared using Cox regression. RESULTS Overall, 11,023 patients initiating PP1M treatment were identified (49.5% were females; mean age of 43.2 [12.2] years). Overall incidences for serious cardiovascular events, expanded serious cardiovascular events, and cardiovascular hospitalizations were 3.92, 7.88 and 51.96 per 1000 person-years, respectively. In matched cohort analysis (N = 10,115), the hazard ratios (HRs) between initiating PP1M and a new oral SGA for serious cardiovascular events, expanded serious cardiovascular events, and cardiovascular hospitalizations were 0.86 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.55-1.36), 0.88 (95% CI 0.63-1.21), and 0.78 (95% CI 0.69-0.89), respectively. CONCLUSION This study reported the population-based incidence of cardiovascular events in schizophrenic patients initiating PP1M treatment. PP1M was not associated with increased risks of serious cardiovascular events but was potentially associated with lower risks of cardiovascular hospitalizations compared with oral SGAs.
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- Shih-Pei Shen
- School of Health Care Administration, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, 11F, Biomedical Technology Building, No.301, Yuantong Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan
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- Global Epidemiology, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Beijing, China
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- Global Epidemiology, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Beijing, China
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- Kaohsiung Municipal Kai-Syuan Psychiatric Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Global Epidemiology, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Global Epidemiology, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Johnson & Johnson, Titusville, NJ, USA
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- Global Epidemiology, Office of Chief Medical Officer, Johnson & Johnson, 65 Gui Qing Road, Shanghai, 200231, China.
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- School of Health Care Administration, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, 11F, Biomedical Technology Building, No.301, Yuantong Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan.
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Stojkovic M, Sekulic M, Jovanovic M, Kocovic A, Djokovic D, Minic N, Djordjic M, Joksimovic S, Sorak M, Stojanovic B, Sretenovic S, Cvetkovic A, Stojanovic T, Radmanovic O, Radmanovic B. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trend of prescribing long-acting injections of paliperidone and risperidone in Central Serbia. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1301835. [PMID: 38179245 PMCID: PMC10764607 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1301835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Since the end of 2019, the global spread of COVID-19 has represented a historic event that changed our way of treating patients globally. The use of long-acting injections (LAI) antipsychotics was emphasized. Our goal was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the frequency of prescribing LAI and compare it with a period before. All patients (198) who started LAI-risperidone or LAI-paliperidone for the period 2017-2022, in Kragujevac, the city in Central Serbia, were considered. The frequency of prescribing LAI before and during COVID-19 and the total number of prescribed LAI per year were compared. Separately, the frequency of prescribing LAI-R and the frequency of prescribing LAI-P were compared. The significant (p < 0,05) increase in the use of LAI risperidone and paliperidone was in 2020 and 2021 [per year 2017(3), 2018(6), 2019(26), 2020(75), 2021(55), and 2022(33)]. The significant (p < 0,05) increase in monthly and quarterly preparations of LAI paliperidone was in 2020 and 2021 relative to the years before the pandemic. As the pandemic weakened, the inclusion of LAI paliperidone therapy weakened during 2022. A significant increase in usage of LAI risperidone was in 2022, and in 2020 and 2021 was as it was in the period 2017-2019. During COVID-19, especially in years when COVID-19 restriction measures were stricter, there was a significant change in the application method of antipsychotic therapy in favor of LAI. Regardless of the increase in treatment costs, patients' interests and protection were prioritized in the treatment process.
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- Milena Stojkovic
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Communication Skills, Ethics, and Psychology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Surgical Oncology Clinic, Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Philology and General Education Subjects, Faculty of Philology and Arts in Kragujevac, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Internal Clinic, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac, Serbia
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Wang GHM, Svensson M, Shao H, Vouri SM, Park H. Cost-effectiveness analysis of monthly, 3-monthly, and 6-monthly long-acting injectable and oral paliperidone in adults with schizophrenia. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2023; 29:884-895. [PMID: 37523313 PMCID: PMC10397333 DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2023.29.8.884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND: Paliperidone is among the most cost-effective antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia, and it has different formulations, including oral paliperidone extended-release (ER) and long-acting injectable (LAI) paliperidone formulations administered every month (PP1M), 3 months (PP3M), or 6 months (PP6M). However, cost-effectiveness analyses comparing different paliperidone formulations were limited. OBJECTIVE: To compare the cost-effectiveness across different paliperidone formulations. METHODS: A Markov model was developed to simulate 1,000 adults aged 40 years with stable schizophrenia transitioning among stable disease-medication adherent, stable disease-medication nonadherent, relapse with hospitalization, relapse with ambulatory care, and death states every 3 months for 5 years. Drug costs were estimated using the prices listed in the Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule, and costs for treating complications were estimated from published studies. All costs were estimated from the US health care system perspective and standardized to 2022 US dollars using the Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) were estimated using relapse rates from randomized clinical trials and health-related quality of life scores from observational studies. The estimated future costs and QALYs were discounted at 3%. We reported incremental net monetary benefits between alternative formulations at the $50,000 willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold with a positive value indicating cost-effectiveness. The impact of parameter uncertainty on study outcomes was assessed using 1-way deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. RESULTS: In adults with schizophrenia stabilized with paliperidone ER, switching to LAI formulations was associated with increased QALY (PP1M = 0.05, PP3M = 0.14, PP6M = 0.15) and increased cost (PP1M = 49,433, PP3M = 26,698, PP6M = 26,147), leading to a negative incremental net monetary benefit (PP1M = -$46,804, PP3M = -$19,508, PP6M = -$18,886) compared with continuing ER. Among LAI formulations, PP6M was cost-saving with the most QALYs gained (cost = $63,277, QALY = 3.731), followed by PP3M (cost = $63,828, QALY = 3.729) and PP1M (cost = $86,563, QALY = 3.638). At the $50,000 WTP threshold, the probabilities for PP1M, PP3M, and PP6M being cost-effective compared with paliperidone ER were 0.4%, 10.2%, and 9.8%, respectively. The probability of PP6M being cost-effective was 92.6% for the PP6M-PP1M pair and 55.2% for the PP6M-PP3M pair, and 91.1% of PP3M use was cost-effective in the PP3M-PP1M pair. The results were generally robust in the sensitivity analyses, even at the $190,000 WTP threshold. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with schizophrenia stabilized with paliperidone ER, switching to LAI formulations was not cost-effective, suggesting the high drug costs for LAI may not justify the improved quality of life within 5 years. Among LAI formulations, PP6M was cost-effective over PP1M and PP3M.
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- Grace Hsin-Min Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Peters L, Dyer M, Schroeder E, D’Souza MS. Invega Hafyera (Paliperidone Palmitate): Extended-Release Injectable Suspension for Patients With Schizophrenia. J Pharm Technol 2023; 39:88-94. [PMID: 37051282 PMCID: PMC10084407 DOI: 10.1177/87551225231153541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the safety, efficacy, and potential role in therapy of once in 6 months paliperidone palmitate formulation (PP6M; Invega Hafyera). PP6M is a long-acting injectable antipsychotic recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Data Sources: A PubMed literature search was conducted using the following terms: paliperidone palmitate and long-acting antipsychotic injections (January 1, 2017, to November 1, 2022). FDA product labeling was also reviewed for pertinent data. Study Selection and Data Extraction: All relevant English-language articles focused on the efficacy and safety of PP6M were considered for inclusion. Data Synthesis: A multicenter, randomized, active controlled relapse prevention noninferiority study showed that PP6M is comparable to paliperidone palmitate once in 3 months formulation (PP3M) in terms of efficacy and safety in clinically stable schizophrenia patients. Place in Therapy: PP6M is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with schizophrenia, who need treatment over a prolonged period. It improves adherence and decreases the rate of relapse and hospitalizations among patients with schizophrenia. It is useful for patients who may have difficulty accessing health care or would prefer the convenience of less frequent injections. Conclusion: PP6M with its long duration of action and lowered frequency of administration (once every 6 months) expands the therapeutic choices available to patients with schizophrenia. More studies in patients with schizophrenia with PP6M, and perhaps other mental illnesses (eg, schizoaffective disorder), are required to fully elucidate the therapeutic potential of PP6M.
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- Lindsey Peters
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ohio
Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
- Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio
Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
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- Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio
Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
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- Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio
Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
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- Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio
Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical &
Biomedical Sciences, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH, USA
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Kadra-Scalzo G, Ahn D, Bird A, Broadbent M, Chang CK, Pritchard M, Shetty H, Taylor D, Hayes R, Stewart R. Mental healthcare utilisation by patients before and after receiving paliperidone palmitate treatment: mirror image analyses. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051567. [PMID: 35387806 PMCID: PMC8987753 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare mental healthcare use and healthcare professional (HCP) contacts for patients before and after initiation of paliperidone palmitate. SETTING The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) Biomedical Research Centre Clinical Record Interactive Search. PARTICIPANTS We identified all adults with a diagnosis of schizophrenia (International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision: F20.x), who had received paliperidone palmitate prescription for at least 365 days and had at least 1 year of recorded treatment from SLAM, prior to the first recorded receipt of paliperidone palmitate. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Inpatient and community mental healthcare service use, such as inpatient bed days, number of active days in the service, face-to-face and telephone HCP use in the 12 months before and after paliperidone palmitate initiation. RESULTS We identified 664 patients initiated on paliperidone palmitate. Following initiation, inpatient bed days were lower, although patients remained active on the service case load longer for both mirror approach 1 (mean difference of inpatient bed days -10.48 (95% CI -15.75 to -5.22); days active 40.67 (95% CI 33.39 to 47.95)) and mirror approach 2 (mean difference of inpatient bed days -23.96 (95% CI -30.01 to -17.92); mean difference of days active 40.69 (95% CI 33.39 to 47.94)). The postinitiation period was further characterised by fewer face-to-face and telephone contacts with medical and social work HCPs, and an increased contact with clinical psychologists. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate a change in the profile of HCP use, consistent with a transition from treatment to possible rehabilitation.
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- Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK, London, UK
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- Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK, London, UK
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- Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK, London, UK
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Cristarella T, Castillon G, Nepveu JF, Moride Y. Impact of schizophrenia relapse definition on the comparative effectiveness of oral versus injectable antipsychotics: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2022; 10:e00915. [PMID: 35089656 PMCID: PMC8929363 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Although relapse is an important outcome to measure the effectiveness of schizophrenia treatment, no standard definition exists. This review aimed at identifying definitions and measurements of schizophrenia relapse in observational studies of long‐acting injectables (LAIs) versus oral antipsychotics (OAPs) and at determining their impact on heterogeneity of comparative effectiveness estimates. A systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE and Embase (01 January 2010–11 November 2019 [date last searched]). Pragmatic searches of gray literature and snowballing were also conducted. Search outputs were screened independently by two assessors at first stage, and full‐text of potentially eligible sources at second stage. For each retained source, definition and measurement of relapse, study methods, and comparative effectiveness estimates were extracted. Heterogeneity of estimates was assessed using I2 statistic with a threshold of 50% for substantial heterogeneity. Literature search yielded 543 sources and pragmatic searches, 21, of which 35 were eligible. Twelve definitions of relapse were found based on hospitalization/emergency department (ED) data (28 studies) or clinical assessment (5 studies). No definition was provided in five studies. According to quantitative analyses, in studies defining relapse as schizophrenia‐related hospitalization and/or ED visits over 1‐year follow‐up, LAIs were significantly more effective than OAPs. For studies measuring relapse based on all‐cause hospitalization, heterogeneity was too high for pooling; yet this definition is the most frequently found in pooled estimates published in the literature. Schizophrenia relapse definitions led to substantial heterogeneity of comparative effectiveness estimates of LAIs versus OAPs. Creating study subgroups based on relapse definition effectively reduces statistical heterogeneity.
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- Tiffany Cristarella
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,YolaRX Consultants, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,YolaRX Consultants, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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Di Lorenzo R, Iorio A, Pinelli M, Magarini F, Marchi M, Sacchetti A, Calogero C, Galeazzi GM, Ferri P, Rovesti S, Minarini A. Effectiveness and Quality of Life with Paliperidone Palmitate 3-Monthly in Comparison with Other Long-Acting Drugs. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2022; 18:829-846. [PMID: 35440870 PMCID: PMC9013412 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s356341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Antipsychotic long-acting injections (AP-LAIs) are indicated for patients affected by schizophrenia especially those with poor treatment adherence. PATIENTS AND METHODS To compare paliperidone palmitate 3-monthly (PP3M), paliperidone palmitate one-monthly (PP1M) and haloperidol decanoate (HAL-D) treatment, we enrolled 90 patients with schizophrenia treated in Mental Health Center with one of the three AP-LAIs for at least six months and followed them for another 6 months. At 6 and 12 months of treatment we administered Clinical Global Impression-Severity, Global Assessment of Functioning and World Health Organization Quality of Life-26 items (WHOQOL-BREF). At 1-year treatment, we evaluated relapses (psychiatric hospitalizations and urgent consultations), side effects and drop-outs. RESULTS We did not highlight any statistically significant difference among the three treatments in relapses and scale scores. Weight increase was significantly higher in PP1M and PP3M groups. Twelve patients (13.3%) discontinued AP-LAI. At 1-year AP-LAI treatment, 69% of patients rated quality of life as "good" or "very good" and 71% declared themselves to be "satisfied" or "very satisfied". CONCLUSION HAL-D, PP1M and PP3M 1-year treatments were similarly effective in preventing relapses and improving quality of life and health satisfaction. All discontinuations in the new 3-monthly antipsychotic treatment were caused by patient refusal to continue it.
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- Rosaria Di Lorenzo
- Service of Psychiatric Diagnosis and Care, Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, AUSL-Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technique Programme, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- School of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Psychiatry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Community Mental Health Center, Vignola (MO), Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, AUSL-Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Community Mental Health Center, Vignola (MO), Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, AUSL-Modena, Modena, MO, Italy
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Wang L, Shi F, Guan X, Xu H, Liu J, Li H. A Systematic Review of Methods and Study Quality of Economic Evaluations for the Treatment of Schizophrenia. Front Public Health 2021; 9:689123. [PMID: 34746073 PMCID: PMC8564012 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.689123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background: Schizophrenia is a severe and complex disease with substantial economic and social burdens. Despite multiple treatment choices, adverse events, and impaired social functions are still challenges in clinical therapy. Pharmacoeconomic evaluations could provide evidence to help decision makers improve the utilization of scarce resources. However, there remains some challenges especially in modeling due to uncertainties in progression of schizophrenia. There are limited summaries about the overall methodologies of schizophrenia economic evaluations. Objective: The aim of this study is to review the existing economic evaluations of antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia and summarize the evidence and methods applied. Methods: An electronic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO host, The Cochrane Library and ScienceDirect from January 2014 to December 2020. Search terms included “schizophrenia,” “schizophrenic,” “pharmacoeconomic,” “economic evaluation,” “cost-effectiveness,” and “cost-utility.” The Literature was screened and extracted by two researchers independently and assessed with the Quality of Health Economic Studies (QHES) List and Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) Statement. Results: A total of 25 studies were included in the review. The regions included Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. Most of the studies chose second-generation antipsychotics as comparators and integrated treatment sequences. Time horizons varied from 1 year to lifetime. The healthcare sector was the most common perspective, accordingly, most of the evaluations considered only direct medical costs. The Markov model and decision tree model were the most common choices. Adverse events, compliance and persistence were considered important parameters. Quality-adjusted life-years were the major outcomes applied to the economic evaluations. All utilities for health states and adverse events were collected from published literature. All of the studies applied uncertainty analysis to explore the robustness of the results. The quality of the studies was generally satisfactory. However, improvements were needed in the choice of time horizons, the measurements of outcomes and the descriptions of assumptions. Conclusions: This study highlights the methodology of economic evaluation of schizophrenia. Recommendations for modeling method and future study are provided.
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- Luying Wang
- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Center for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Center for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Center for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Center for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,Center for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Pae CU, Han C, Bahk WM, Lee SJ, Patkar AA, Masand PS. Consideration of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics for Polypharmacy Regimen in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: Put It on the Table or Not? CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE 2021; 19:434-448. [PMID: 34294613 PMCID: PMC8316655 DOI: 10.9758/cpn.2021.19.3.434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Antipsychotic monotherapy (APM) is considered best-acceptable treatment option regardless of antipsychotic class and formulation types for treating schizophrenia. However, antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) has been also widely utilized in routine clinical practice. Despite APP has some clinical benefits it has also numerous pitfalls in relation with increased total number and doses of APs leading to adverse events as well as decrease of treatment adherence and persistence resulting in poor clinical outcomes. Recent introduction of long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) to the market has offered a chance for better medication adherence/persistence and also provided a simplification of treatment regime leading to more stabilized treatment for schizophrenia patients. When we cannot stay away from APP in the treatment of schizophrenia, clinicians need to find more proper APP regimens and thereby utilization of APP in efficient way should be a practical strategy to benefit schizophrenia patient in a real world treatment setting. With this regard, LAIs can be one of available APP regimen for treatment of schizophrenia in routine practice since their clinical utility and pharmacokinetic stability over oral APs have been well-elaborated today. However, when we have to commence LAIs as a part of APP with oral APs or other LAIs, every effort should be made before doing so whether or not validated and available treatment options or other clinical factors were not done or evaluated yet. Any treatment guidelines do not support APP regardless of the formulation of APP regimen or address two or more LAIs for treatment of schizophrenia till today.
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- Chi-Un Pae
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Cell Death Disease Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Jin H, Robinson S, Shang W, Achilla E, Aceituno D, Byford S. Overview and Use of Tools for Selecting Modelling Techniques in Health Economic Studies. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2021; 39:757-770. [PMID: 34013440 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-021-01038-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The availability and use of tools to guide the choice of modelling technique are not well understood. Our study aims to review existing tools and explore the use of those tools in health economic models. Two reviews and one case study were conducted. Review 1 aimed to identify tools based on expert opinion and citation searching and explore the value of the tools for health economic models. Review 2, based on citation searching, aimed to describe how those tools have been used in health economic models. Both reviews were conducted using Web of Science and Scopus. Two independent reviewers selected studies for inclusion. A case study, focused on economic evaluations of antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia, was conducted to compare the modelling techniques used by existing models with modelling techniques recommended by identified tools. Seven tools were identified, of which the revised Brennan's toolkit, was assessed to be the most appropriate for health economic models. The seven tools were cited 126 times in publications reporting health economic models. Only 17 of these (13.5%) reported that they used the tool(s) to guide the choice of modelling technique. Application of these tools suggested discrete event simulation is most appropriate for modelling antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia, but discrete event simulation was only used by 17% of existing models. There is considerable inconsistency between the modelling techniques used by existing models and modelling techniques recommended by tools. It is recommended that for future modelling studies the choice of modelling technique should be justified, this can be achieved by the application of model selection tools, such as the revised Brennan's toolkit. Future research is required to explore the barriers to using model selection tools in health economic models and to update existing tools and make them easier to use.
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- Huajie Jin
- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, The David Goldberg Centre, Box 024, London, SE5 8AF, UK.
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- School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK
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- School of Public Health, Fudan University, No. 130, Dongan Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, The David Goldberg Centre, Box 024, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, The David Goldberg Centre, Box 024, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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Kearns B, Cooper K, Cantrell A, Thomas C. Schizophrenia Treatment with Second-Generation Antipsychotics: A Multi-Country Comparison of the Costs of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Adverse Events and Weight Gain. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2021; 17:125-137. [PMID: 33505160 PMCID: PMC7829121 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s282856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Cardiovascular and metabolic adverse events are costly to treat, and their incidence is increased amongst people with schizophrenia, with different rates observed for second-generation antipsychotics. To inform treatment choice, this study sought to estimate the lifetime costs associated with antipsychotic choice, and how these costs varied across European countries. METHODS Systematic searches were conducted to identify evidence on effectiveness and costs. A Markov model was developed to assess the costs of ten antipsychotics: aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, lumateperone, lurasidone, olanzapine, paliperidone, quetiapine, risperidone and ziprasidone. Costs were obtained for seven countries: Italy, Hungary, France, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK. The costs considered were adverse events (including diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke and weight gain), drug costs, relapse, treatment discontinuation and schizophrenia management. Two adult populations were modelled; initiating either acute or maintenance treatment, with a lifetime horizon for both. RESULTS Lurasidone was associated with the lowest lifetime costs amongst patients initiating acute treatment compared to all other atypical antipsychotics considered. The second lowest costs were for ziprasidone. These results were observed for all seven countries. The main drivers of cost differences were rates of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which were lowest for lurasidone, followed by ziprasidone then lumateperone. Costs for managing weight gain were lowest for lurasidone and ziprasidone. Similar results were observed for patients initiating maintenance treatment. CONCLUSION Diabetes and cardiovascular events are large drivers of lifetime costs for people with schizophrenia. Lurasidone is predicted to have the lowest rates of these adverse events, and so the lowest costs amongst patients initiating acute treatment in seven European countries compared to nine other antipsychotics. Future research should investigate the individual costs of relapse management, including differences in the costs and proportions of hospitalizations.
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- Benjamin Kearns
- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Warriach ZI, Sanchez-Gonzalez MA, Ferrer GF. Suicidal Behavior and Medication Adherence in Schizophrenic Patients. Cureus 2021; 13:e12473. [PMID: 33552789 PMCID: PMC7854315 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Suicide is one of the potential complications in the Schizophrenic patient population. This review article deals with the significance of antipsychotic medication compliance in decreasing suicidal behavior and hospitalizations in Schizophrenic patients. The medication adherence with second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) like clozapine and long-acting injectables (LAIs) like paliperidone is associated with decrease suicidal behavior and all-cause mortality in Schizophrenic patients. Concomitant treatment of depression and substance abuse disorder in this patient population is also associated with decreasing all-cause mortality and hospitalizations. On the other hand, long-term benzodiazepine use is associated with increase mortality in Schizophrenic patients. We also discuss some important physician intervention strategies to improve medication adherence in Schizophrenic patients like motivational interviewing (MI), behavioral tailoring (BT), and psychosocial interventions like cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
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- Zain I Warriach
- Department of Psychiatry, Larkin Community Hospital, Miami, USA
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Systematic review of the methods of health economic models assessing antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234996. [PMID: 32649663 PMCID: PMC7351140 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous economic models have assessed the cost-effectiveness of antipsychotic medications in schizophrenia. It is important to understand what key impacts of antipsychotic medications were considered in the existing models and limitations of existing models in order to inform the development of future models. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aims to identify which clinical benefits, clinical harms, costs and cost savings of antipsychotic medication have been considered by existing models, to assess quality of existing models and to suggest good practice recommendations for future economic models of antipsychotic medications. METHODS An electronic search was performed on multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycInfo, Cochrane database of systematic reviews, The NHS Economic Evaluation Database and Health Technology Assessment database) to identify economic models of schizophrenia published between 2005-2020. Two independent reviewers selected studies for inclusion. Study quality was assessed using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) checklist and the Cooper hierarchy. Key impacts of antipsychotic medications considered by exiting models were descriptively summarised. RESULTS Sixty models were included. Existing models varied greatly in key impacts of antipsychotic medication included in the model, especially in clinical outcomes used for assessing reduction in psychotic symptoms and types of adverse events considered in the model. Quality of existing models was generally low due to failure to capture the health and cost impact of adverse events of antipsychotic medications and input data not obtained from best available source. Good practices for modelling antipsychotic medications are suggested. DISCUSSIONS This review highlights inconsistency in key impacts considered by different models, and limitations of the existing models. Recommendations on future research are provided.
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Jin H, Tappenden P, Robinson S, Achilla E, MacCabe JH, Aceituno D, Byford S. A Systematic Review of Economic Models Across the Entire Schizophrenia Pathway. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2020; 38:537-555. [PMID: 32144726 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-020-00895-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is associated with a high economic burden. Economic models can help to inform resource allocation decisions to maximise benefits to patients. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aims to assess the availability, quality and consistency of conclusions of health economic models evaluating the cost effectiveness of interventions for schizophrenia. METHODS An electronic search was performed on multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane database of systematic reviews, NHS Economic Evaluation Database and Health Technology Assessment database) to identify economic models of interventions for schizophrenia published between 2005 and 2020. Two independent reviewers selected studies for inclusion. Study quality was assessed using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) checklist and the Cooper hierarchy. Model characteristics and conclusions were descriptively summarised. RESULTS Seventy-three models met inclusion criteria. Seventy-eight percent of existing models assessed antipsychotics; however, due to inconsistent conclusions reported by different studies, no antipsychotic can be considered clearly cost effective compared with the others. A very limited number of models suggest that the following non-pharmacological interventions might be cost effective: psychosocial interventions, stratified tests, employment intervention and intensive intervention to improve liaison between primary and secondary care. The quality of included models is generally low due to use of a short time horizon, omission of adverse events of interventions, poor data quality and potential conflicts of interest. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights a lack of models for non-pharmacological interventions, and limitations of the existing models, including low quality and inconsistency in conclusions. Recommendations on future modelling approaches for schizophrenia are provided.
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- Huajie Jin
- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Box 024, The David Goldberg Centre, London, SE5 8AF, UK.
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Department of Psychosis Studies, PO63, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Box 024, The David Goldberg Centre, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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- King's Health Economics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Box 024, The David Goldberg Centre, London, SE5 8AF, UK
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Efficacy and Safety of Paliperidone Palmitate Treatment in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Real-World Multicenter, Retrospective, Mirror-Image Study. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2020; 39:604-610. [PMID: 31688391 DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000001133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to assess efficacy and safety of paliperidone palmitate (PP) in schizophrenic patients using real-life data. METHODS This national, multicenter, retrospective, and mirror-image study was performed reviewing the medical records of patients in 18 centers. Adult schizophrenic patients receiving PP treatment (n = 205) were enrolled. Patients' data covering the last 12 months before the initial PP injection and the period until the end of study with at least 12 months after the initial PP injection were evaluated. Patients' characteristics, scale scores, and adverse events were recorded. RESULTS Nonadherence to prior medication was the most frequent reason for switching to PP treatment. Comparing with the period before PP treatment, the rate of patients visiting the hospital for relapse (79.5% vs 28.9%, P < 0.001) and the median number of hospitalizations (2 vs 0, P < 0.001) were lower during PP treatment. During PP treatment, the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale score decreased by 20% or more (response to treatment) in 75.7% of the patients. The frequency of adverse events did not differ between the period before and during PP treatment. Improvement in functionality was higher in those with disease duration of 5 years or less. CONCLUSIONS Paliperidone palmitate is effective and safe in treatment of schizophrenic patients and in switching to PP treatment in patients with schizophrenia, which reduced the percentage of patients admitted to the hospital for relapse and the median number hospitalization, and has positive effects on functionality.
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Arteaga Duarte CH, Fakra E, Van Gils C, Guillon P. The clinical and economic impact of three-monthly long-acting formulation of paliperidone palmitate versus the one-monthly formulation in the treatment of schizophrenia in France: A cost-utility study. Encephale 2019; 45:459-467. [PMID: 31542210 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Schizophrenia entails a considerable humanistic and economic burden. Improved treatment continuity to antipsychotic therapy is paramount to reduce the risk of relapse. The novel three-monthly paliperidone palmitate treatment (PP3M) offers the longest dosing interval currently available in France. This study assesses its cost-effectiveness, versus the currently available one-monthly long-acting treatment (PP1M) in French schizophrenic patients. METHODS A Markov model with monthly cycles was developed and adapted. It encompassed [a] administration of PP3M or PP1M in first-line, [b] a period where the patient does not receive any active treatment, and [c] a follow-up treatment line consisting of a treatment mix reflecting French clinical practice. Relapse rates in first-line were based on a pivotal non-inferiority head-to-head trial, and treatment discontinuation rates were based on French real-world data. Accounting for differences in drug exposure, time-dependent monthly relapse rates were applied following discontinuation to first line. The impact of a less frequent injection schedule for PP3M in QoL was accounted for through the application of a utility differential. The collective perspective was adopted throughout a 5-year time horizon. Four percent discount rates were applied on costs and outcomes. RESULTS PP3M was dominant when compared to PP1M, featuring an incremental QALY of 0.123 and a cost saving effect (-669€) resulting from reduced therapy costs (drug acquisition, administration and monitoring) and relapse-related costs. Sensitivity analysis supported the robustness of the results. CONCLUSION With slightly better QALY outcomes and a cost-saving effect when compared to PP1M, introducing PP3M is an improvement to the current treatment in France.
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- C H Arteaga Duarte
- IQVIA, Corporate Village, Davos Building, Da Vincilaan 7, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, TAPE Laboratory, EA7423, Jean Monnet University, 42100 Saint-Étienne, France.
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- IQVIA, Corporate Village, Davos Building, Da Vincilaan 7, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
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- Janssen-Cilag, Rue Camille Desmoulins 1, TSA 91003, 92787 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Henrique ICB, de Mendonça Lima T, de Melo DO, Aguiar PM. Economic evaluations on the use of aripiprazole for patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review. J Clin Pharm Ther 2019; 45:1-15. [PMID: 31436857 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVES Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder and is associated with substantial economic and social burden. Cost-effectiveness analysis is important to assess the costs of different therapeutic options. However, there is a lack of information on the reporting quality of economic evaluations, cost drivers, as well as updated data focused on aripiprazole, an antipsychotic drug commonly prescribed in schizophrenia. This study evaluates and summarizes the evidence of economic evaluations of the use of aripiprazole in schizophrenia. In addition, we aimed to identify cost drivers and critically assess the reporting qualities of these studies. METHODS A comprehensive literature research was conducted using PubMed, NHS Economic Evaluation Database, CEA Registry and LILACS databases dated until March 2018. Full economic analyses of aripiprazole in schizophrenia that were based on decision analytical models and published in English, Portuguese or Spanish languages were included. Two independent authors identified the studies and performed data extraction and quality assessment using 24 items from the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) statement. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A total of 79 potential studies were identified, of which 17 studies performing model-based economic evaluations fully met the eligibility criteria. Of these, 15 were industry-funded studies. A trend favouring olanzapine, lurasidone and paliperidone could be observed, whereas aripiprazole was extensively described as a dominated alternative. However, notably, 93% of the industry-funded studies presented results favouring their sponsors, only two of them being the manufacturer of aripiprazole. Cost drivers were usually related to the relapse rates/probabilities regardless of the funding source. The overall quality of reporting of the economic analyses was poor, with most studies scoring around 12-13 points. The most frequent problems were the lack of description of relevance of the outcome measures, characteristics of the base case population and report of precision measures for all the parameters of the model. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION No consistent conclusion on the cost-effectiveness of aripiprazole could be drawn due to the context-specific costs, conflicting parameters of effectiveness and safety, and bias related to industry sponsorship. Cost drivers, though, were usually related to the relapse rates/probabilities. In addition, poor reporting quality of the studies performing full economic analysis requires further improvement to ensure greater transparency of the findings.
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Diadema, Brazil
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Zhou J, Millier A, François C, Aballéa S, Toumi M. Systematic review of utility values used in the pharmacoeconomic evaluations for schizophrenia: implications on cost-effectiveness results. JOURNAL OF MARKET ACCESS & HEALTH POLICY 2019; 7:1648973. [PMID: 31489150 PMCID: PMC6713214 DOI: 10.1080/20016689.2019.1648973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Utility elicitation studies for schizophrenia generate different utility values for the same health states. We reviewed utility values used in schizophrenia pharmacoeconomic evaluations and evaluated the impact of their selection on the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). Methods: A systematic search was performed in Medline and Embase. Health state definitions, associated utility values, elicitation studies, and value selection processes were extracted. Sets of utility values for all schizophrenia health states were used in a cost-effectiveness model to evaluate the ICER. Results: Thirty-five cost-utility analyses (CUAs) referring to 11 utility elicitation studies were included. The most frequent health states were 'stable' (28 CUAs, 7 utility elicitation studies, 10 values, value range 0.650-0.919), 'relapse requiring hospitalisation' (18, 5, 7, 0.270-0.604), 'relapse not requiring hospitalisation' (18, 5, 10, 0.460-0.762), and 'relapse only' (10, 5, 6, 0.498-0.700). Seventeen sets of utility values were identified with difference in utility values between relapse and stable ranging from -0.358 to -0.050, resulting in ICERs ranging from -56.2% to +222.6% from average. Conclusion: The use of utility values for schizophrenia health states differs among CUAs and impacts on the ICER. More rigorous and transparent use of utility values and sensitivity analysis with different sets of utility values are suggested for future CUAs.
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- Junwen Zhou
- Public Health Department, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Health Economic and Outcome Research Department, Creativ-Ceutical, Paris, France
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- Public Health Department, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
- Health Economic and Outcome Research Department, Creativ-Ceutical, Paris, France
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- Health Economic and Outcome Research Department, Creativ-Ceutical, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Public Health Department, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Wijnen BF, Thielen FW, Konings S, Feenstra T, Van Der Gaag M, Veling W, De Haan L, Ising H, Hiligsmann M, Evers SM, Smit F, Lokkerbol J. Designing and Testing of a Health-Economic Markov Model for Prevention and Treatment of Early Psychosis. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2019; 20:269-279. [DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2019.1632194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Ben F.M. Wijnen
- Centre of Economic Evaluation (Trimbos Institute), Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Groningen,University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychosis Research, Parnassia Psychiatric Institute, Den Haag, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Groningen,University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Early Psychosis Section, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychosis Research, Parnassia Psychiatric Institute, Den Haag, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Centre of Economic Evaluation (Trimbos Institute), Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Centre of Economic Evaluation (Trimbos Institute), Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Psychology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre of Economic Evaluation (Trimbos Institute), Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Di Lorenzo R, Ferri P, Cameli M, Rovesti S, Piemonte C. Effectiveness of 1-year treatment with long-acting formulation of aripiprazole, haloperidol, or paliperidone in patients with schizophrenia: retrospective study in a real-world clinical setting. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2019; 15:183-198. [PMID: 30662264 PMCID: PMC6328290 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s189245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that requires lifelong antipsychotic treatment. Therapy discontinuation, often due to poor adherence, increases the risk of relapses after both first and subsequent psychotic episodes. Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic drugs (APDs) have been introduced to increase therapeutic adherence, reducing blood-level variability compared to corresponding oral preparations. PURPOSE To compare the effectiveness of three LAI-APDs: aripiprazole (Apr) prolonged release once monthly (OM) haloperidol decanoate (Hal-D) and paliperidone palmitate (PP-OM). METHODS We retrospectively collected data for all patients with schizophrenia or other psychoses (n=217) treated with the three LAI-APDs for the first time from January 1, 2012 to October 31, 2016: n=48 with Apr-OM, n=55 with Hal-D, and n=114 with PP-OM. After 6 and 12 months of LAI treatments, we assessed clinical and functioning improvement, urgent consultations, psychiatric hospitalizations, adverse effects, and dropout. We compared urgent consultations and psychiatric hospitalizations required by the same patient 6 and 12 months before and after LAI implementation. Data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS The three LAI groups differed significantly only for "need for economic support from social service" (more frequent in the Hal-D group) and "schizoaffective disorder" (prevalent in the Apr-OM group). Apr-OM was prescribed at the maximum dose required by the official guidelines, whereas the other two LAIs were prescribed at lower doses. After 6 and 12 months' treatment with the three LAI-APDs, we registered similar and significant reductions in both urgent consultations and psychiatric hospitalizations (P<0.001) and overlapping clinical and functioning improvement-scale scores (P<0.001), and 14.28% of patients dropped out, with no difference among the three LAI-APDs. Different kinds of adverse effects, though similar for number and severity, were reported in the three LAI groups. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that both first- and second-generation LAI-APDs represent important therapeutic options, useful for improving schizophrenia's clinical course and its economic burden. Our study, which offers a wide and comprehensive observation of real-world clinical settings, combined an effectiveness evaluation through mirror analysis performed for each individual patient to a subsequent comparison among the three LAI-APDs, allowing us a more complete evaluation of clinical efficacy.
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- Rosaria Di Lorenzo
- Psychiatric Intensive Treatment Facility, Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuse, AUSL Modena, Modena, Italy,
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Private Accredited Psychiatric Hospital, Villa degli Ulivi, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Private Accredited Psychiatric Hospital, Villa Igea, Modena, Italy
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Gozlan G, Lecardeur L, Monfort AS, Doz M, Ortiz I, Larroumets P, Lafuma A. [Cost-effectiveness analysis of aripiprazole once-monthly versus paliperidone palmitate once-monthly in the treatment of schizophrenia in France]. Encephale 2018; 44:496-503. [PMID: 30482480 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness ratio of aripiprazole once-monthly compared to once-monthly injectable paliperidone palmitate in the treatment of schizophrenia in France on the basis of results and data from the QUALIFY study. METHODS Consumed resources data measured with a dedicated questionnaire and results on the quality of life scales from the QUALIFY study were combined with French standard unit costs of each collected consumed resources during QUALIFY to estimate the cost-effectiveness ratios of the two products. Multivariate sensitivity analyses were performed to test the combined impact of the different assumptions. RESULTS Findings of the study showed greater efficacy on the quality of life (QLS) and psychiatric evaluation scales (CGI-S and CGI-I) observed in QUALIFY of aripiprazole compared with paliperidone palmitate. Findings also suggest a trend (P=0.0733) in the reduction of total costs linked to a statistical decrease (P<0,0001) in drug costs in the aripiprazole group. These findings are reinforced by the probabilistic sensitivity analyses. CONCLUSION Aripiprazole appeared to be more cost-effective than paliperidone palmitate in the French context. Limits of this study are mainly related with the duration of the clinical trial and to assumptions on the transposability of measured consumed resources in the international clinical trial to the French healthcare system.
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- G Gozlan
- 32, boulevard de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, France
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- UMR 6232 CNRS, centre Esquirol, centre hospitalier universitaire de Caen, avenue Côte de Nacre, 14033 Caen cedex, France
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- GHT Paris psychiatrie et neurosciences, centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne, 75674 Paris cedex 14, France
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- Cemka-Eval, 43, boulevard Maréchal Joffre, 92340 Bourg-la-Reine, France
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- Lundbeck SAS, Tour W, 102 terrasse Boieldieu, La Défense, 92085 Paris cedex, France
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- Otsuka pharmaceutical France, 1 avenue Edouard-Belin 92566 CS, 40066 Rueil-Malmaison cedex, France
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- Cemka-Eval, 43, boulevard Maréchal Joffre, 92340 Bourg-la-Reine, France.
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Bioque M, Bernardo M. The current data on the 3-month paliperidone palmitate formulation for the treatment of schizophrenia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2018; 19:1623-1629. [PMID: 30244607 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2018.1515915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A three-month injection of paliperidone palmitate (PP3M) has been gradually introduced in the market since 2015. Recently, and due to different reasons, there is an increase in the LAIAs prescription rates, including patients in early phases of psychotic disorders. Areas covered: The following article provides an overview of the antipsychotic market before providing the reader with an overview of the efficacy and tolerability data of the 3-month paliperidone palmitate formulation for the treatment of schizophrenia. The authors take into account the current state of knowledge, as well as the needs not covered by other therapeutic tools at our disposal at this time. Expert opinion: PP3M offers a substantially longer dosing interval than other options, which may be a potential advancement to reduce nonadherence in some patients. Future research, both from randomized controlled trials and large pragmatic studies in real-world settings, will identify which subpopulation and disease stages may obtain greater benefit from this new formulation.
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- Miquel Bioque
- a Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit , Neuroscience Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.,b Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Salud Mental (CIBERSAM) , Barcelona , Spain.,c Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit , Neuroscience Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.,b Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Salud Mental (CIBERSAM) , Barcelona , Spain.,c Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) , Barcelona , Spain.,d University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain
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Zhou J, Millier A, Toumi M. Systematic review of pharmacoeconomic models for schizophrenia. JOURNAL OF MARKET ACCESS & HEALTH POLICY 2018; 6:1508272. [PMID: 30128087 PMCID: PMC6095033 DOI: 10.1080/20016689.2018.1508272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Background: Economic models are broadly used in the economic evaluation of antipsychotics in schizophrenia. Our objective was to summarize the structure of these models. Methods: Model-based economic evaluations of antipsychotics in schizophrenia were identified through Medline and Embase. General information was extracted including analysis type, model type, perspective, population, comparator, outcome, and timeframe. Model-specific structures for decision tree (DT), cohort- and patient-level Markov model (CLMM, PLMM), and discrete-event simulation (DES) models were extracted. Results: A screen of 1870 records identified 79 studies. These were mostly cost-utility analyses (n = 48) with CLMM (n = 32) or DT models (n = 29). They mostly applied payer perspective (n = 68), focused on general schizophrenia for relapse prevention (n = 73), compared pharmacotherapies as first-line (n = 71), and evaluated incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained (n = 40) with a 1-year (n = 32) or 5-year (n = 26) projection. DT models progressed with the branching points of response, relapse, discontinuation, and adherence. CLMM models transitioned between disease states, whereas PLMM models transitioned between adverse event states with/without disease state. DES models moved forward with times to remission, relapse, psychiatrist visit, and death. Conclusions: A pattern of pharmacoeconomic models for schizophrenia was identified. More subtle structures and patient-level models are suggested for a future modelling exercise.
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- Junwen Zhou
- Public Health Department, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, Creativ-Ceutical, Paris, France
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- Public Health Department, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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Health service utilization and medical costs among patients with schizophrenia receiving long-acting injectable risperidone versus oral risperidone: a nationwide retrospective matched cohort study in Taiwan. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2018; 33:204-212. [PMID: 29489495 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of the nationwide retrospective matched cohort study was to evaluate health service utilization and medical costs between patients with schizophrenia who received long-acting injectable (LAI) risperidone and those who took risperidone orally. Data were sourced from the 2008 to 2013 Psychiatric Inpatient Medical Claim Dataset in Taiwan. The sample selection process was performed by propensity score matching. Finally, there were 691 patients in the exposed cohort and 1382 patients in the unexposed cohort. Each patient was individually followed for a 1-year period. Two-part models and generalized estimating equations were used to evaluate health service utilization and direct medical costs of patients. Analytical results showed that patients receiving LAI risperidone had used outpatient services significantly more, had greater hospital admissions, and had shorter lengths of stay than those who took risperidone orally. Furthermore, compared with their counterparts in the unexposed group, patients in the exposed group had incurred higher medical costs because of costs incurred from increased utilization of outpatient service and hospital admissions, under the special context of the healthcare system in Taiwan, a single-payer universal health coverage system with low copayment rates. In summary, this study suggested that patients with schizophrenia treated with LAI risperidone had shorter lengths of stay, higher medical costs largely because of increased utilization of outpatient service and hospital admissions, compared with those who took risperidone orally.
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Németh B, Fasseeh A, Molnár A, Bitter I, Horváth M, Kóczián K, Götze Á, Nagy B. A systematic review of health economic models and utility estimation methods in schizophrenia. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2018; 18:267-275. [PMID: 29347854 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2018.1430571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There is a growing need for economic evaluations describing the disease course, as well as the costs and clinical outcomes related to the treatment of schizophrenia. AREAS COVERED A systematic review on studies describing health economic models in schizophrenia and a targeted literature review on utility mapping algorithms in schizophrenia were carried out. Models found in the review were collated and assessed in detail according to their type and various other attributes. Fifty-nine studies were included in the review. Modeling techniques varied from simple decision trees to complex simulation models. The models used various clinical endpoints as value drivers, 47% of the models used quality-adjusted life years, and eight percent used disability-adjusted life years to measure benefits, while others applied various clinical outcomes. Most models considered patients switching between therapies, and therapeutic adherence, compliance or persistence. The targeted literature review identified four main approaches to map PANSS scores to utility values. EXPERT COMMENTARY Health economic models developed for schizophrenia showed great variability, with simulation models becoming more frequently used in the last decade. Using PANSS scores as the basis of utility estimations is justifiable.
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- Bertalan Németh
- a Modelling Division , Syreon Research Institute , Budapest , Hungary
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- a Modelling Division , Syreon Research Institute , Budapest , Hungary
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- a Modelling Division , Syreon Research Institute , Budapest , Hungary
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- b Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy , Semmelweis University , Budapest , Hungary
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- c Global Portfolio Development, Licensing & Strategic Pricing Department , Gedeon Richter Plc , Budapest , Hungary
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- c Global Portfolio Development, Licensing & Strategic Pricing Department , Gedeon Richter Plc , Budapest , Hungary
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- c Global Portfolio Development, Licensing & Strategic Pricing Department , Gedeon Richter Plc , Budapest , Hungary
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- a Modelling Division , Syreon Research Institute , Budapest , Hungary
- d Department of Health Policy and Health Economics , Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) , Budapest , Hungary
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Nuhoho S, Saad A, Saumell G, Ribes D, El Khoury AC. Economic evaluation of paliperidone palmitate once monthly for treating chronic schizophrenia patients in the United Arab Emirates. Curr Med Res Opin 2018; 34:601-611. [PMID: 29292670 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2017.1417246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating diseases in the United Arab Emirates. Oral antipsychotics (OA) are commonly used in terms of pharmacotherapy; however, these treatments can be rendered ineffective by poor patient adherence. Paliperidone palmitate once monthly (PP1M) is a long acting antipsychotic which can offer an adherence advantage when compared to oral treatments. The study objective is to estimate the cost effectiveness of PP1M in the UAE setting. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A 1-year validated decision-tree model was adapted to the UAE setting using published literature and expert opinion. Patients on PP1M were compared with or without oral supplementation to patients on any oral antipsychotic. Patient outcomes studied were incremental cost per quality adjusted life years gained, incremental cost per hospitalizations, relapses, and emergency room visits averted. RESULTS After 1 year, patients on PP1M monotherapy when compared to oral antipsychotics had better outcomes (0.840 vs 0.811 QALYs; 31 relapse days averted as well as 9 and 24 percentage points of ER and hospitalizations averted, respectively), and better healthcare savings (AED 1405). PP1M economically dominated oral antipsychotics. The results were stable across a broad range of deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. PP1M plus oral antipsychotics could not be evaluated due to the absence of clinical data that would provide insight into the clinical value of combination therapy. CONCLUSION PP1M is estimated to save the UAE healthcare system money, while at the same time improving patient outcomes.
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- Solomon Nuhoho
- a Johnson & Johnson Middle East FZ LLC , Dubai , United Arab Emirates
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Economic Impact in Medicaid Beneficiaries with Schizophrenia and Cardiometabolic Comorbidities Treated with Once-Monthly Paliperidone Palmitate vs. Oral Atypical Antipsychotics. Drugs Real World Outcomes 2018; 5:81-90. [PMID: 29363022 PMCID: PMC5825393 DOI: 10.1007/s40801-018-0130-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective The objective of this study was to compare persistence, costs, and healthcare resource utilization in patients with schizophrenia and cardiometabolic comorbidities treated with once-monthly paliperidone palmitate or an oral atypical antipsychotic. Methods Medicaid data from six states (07/2009–03/2015) were used to identify adults with schizophrenia and cardiometabolic comorbidities initiated on once-monthly paliperidone palmitate or an oral atypical antipsychotic (index date) on 01/2010 or after. Persistence to index medication at 12 months (no gap ≥ 90 days) was compared between patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate and an oral atypical antipsychotic using Chi-squared tests. The 12-month post-index healthcare costs and healthcare resource utilization were compared using multivariate ordinary least squares and Poisson regression, respectively. Results Selected patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate (n = 371) were younger (mean age: 45.0 vs. 47.5 years, standardized difference = 24%) than patients taking oral atypical antipsychotics (n = 8296). Persistence at 12 months was higher in patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate (40 vs. 33%, p = 0.006). Adjusted all-cause medical costs were lower in patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate vs. patients taking oral atypical antipsychotics (mean monthly cost differences = US $ − 369, p = 0.004) while all-cause pharmacy costs were higher (mean monthly cost differences = US $279, p < 0.001), resulting in no significant difference in total costs (mean monthly cost differences = US $ − 90, p = 0.357). No significant difference was observed in cardiometabolic comorbidity-related pharmacy or medical costs. Compared with patients taking oral atypical antipsychotics, patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate had more schizophrenia-related outpatient visits (incidence rate ratio = 1.44, p < 0.001) but fewer cardiometabolic comorbidity-related inpatient admissions (incidence rate ratio = 0.73, p < 0.001) with shorter lengths of stay (incidence rate ratio = 0.72, p = 0.020), and fewer cardiometabolic comorbidity-related long-term care admissions (incidence rate ratio = 0.56, p = 0.016). Conclusions Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia and cardiometabolic comorbidities who were initiated on once-monthly paliperidone palmitate had similar 12-month total healthcare costs compared with oral atypical antipsychotics. Cardiometabolic comorbidity-related utilization of inpatient and long-term care services was lower in patients taking once-monthly paliperidone palmitate. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s40801-018-0130-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Cuomo I, Kotzalidis GD, de Persis S, Piacentino D, Perrini F, Amici E, De Filippis S. Head-to-head comparison of 1-year aripiprazole long-acting injectable (LAI) versus paliperidone LAI in comorbid psychosis and substance use disorder: impact on clinical status, substance craving, and quality of life. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2018; 14:1645-1656. [PMID: 29950846 PMCID: PMC6016599 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s171002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To overcome nonadherence in patients with psychosis switch to long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic formulations is adopted. Most oral versus LAI comparisons showed similar antipsychotic responses. Psychoses often overlap with substance use disorder (SUD). Head-to-head LAI comparisons have hitherto focused only on non-comorbid populations. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare two LAIs, administered for 12 months, in initially hospitalized patients with psychosis comorbid with SUD in their clinical and quality of life (QoL) outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Inpatients were recruited during 2016 and switched randomly to 400 mg intramuscular aripiprazole monohydrate (AM) (N=50) or to 100 mg intramuscular paliperidone palmitate (PP) once-monthly (N=51); patients were discharged and followed up for 12 months. Patients were rated at baseline and after 1 year through the Clinical Global Impression scale - severity (CGIs), substance craving intensity was rated through a visual analog scale for substance craving, and QoL through the World Health Organization (WHOQOL-BREF) scale. We addressed confounders with backward stepwise logistic regression and three-way analysis of variance. RESULTS PP were older and had more cases of schizophrenia spectrum and less bipolar disorders than AM, but AM had a stronger craving for substances at baseline. Both LAIs were associated with significant improvements in all outcomes, with AM displaying stronger effect sizes than PP. The two groups did not differ on baseline WHOQOL-BREF scores in any domain, but at the 1-year follow-up, AM fared better on all domains. The two groups did not differ in final severity, but PP scored higher than AM in craving at the 1-year endpoint.Limitation: The CGIs is not a refined tool for severity and the substance craving may be subject to recall bias. CONCLUSION 1-year AM and PP was followed by improved clinical status and QoL and reduced substance craving in a population with psychosis and SUD comorbidity. AM, compared to PP, improved craving and QoL at the 1-year follow-up.
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- Ilaria Cuomo
- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza School of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.,Department of Neuropsychiatry, Villa von Siebenthal Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Clinic, Genzano di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza School of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Villa von Siebenthal Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Clinic, Genzano di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza School of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Villa von Siebenthal Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Clinic, Genzano di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Villa von Siebenthal Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Clinic, Genzano di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza School of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.,Department of Neuropsychiatry, Villa von Siebenthal Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Clinic, Genzano di Roma, Rome, Italy
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Einarson TR, Bereza BG, Tedouri F, Van Impe K, Denee TR, Dries PJT. Cost-effectiveness of 3-month paliperidone therapy for chronic schizophrenia in the Netherlands. J Med Econ 2017; 20:1187-1199. [PMID: 28762843 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1363050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND A new depot formulation of paliperidone has been developed that provides effective treatment for schizophrenia for 3 months (PP3M). It has been tested in phase-3 trials, but no data on its cost-effectiveness have been published. PURPOSE To determine the cost-effectiveness of PP3M compared with once-monthly paliperidone (PP1M), haloperidol long-acting therapy (HAL-LAT), risperidone microspheres (RIS-LAT), and oral olanzapine (oral-OLZ) for treating chronic schizophrenia in The Netherlands. METHODS A previous 1-year decision tree was adapted, based on local inputs supplemented with data from published literature. The primary analysis used DRG costs in 2016 euros from the insurer perspective, as derived from official lists. A micro-costing analysis was also conducted. For the costing scenario, official list prices were used. Clinical outcomes included relapses (treated as outpatients, requiring hospitalization, total), and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). Rates and utility scores were derived from the literature. Economic outcomes were the incremental cost/QALY-gained or relapse-avoided. Model robustness was examined in scenario, 1-way, and probability sensitivity analyses. RESULTS The expected cost was lowest with PP3M (8,781€), followed by PP1M (10,325€), HAL-LAT (11,278€), RIS-LAT (11,307€), and oral-OLZ (13,556€). PP3M had the fewest total relapses/patient (0.36, 0.94, 1.39, 1.21, and 1.70, respectively), hospitalizations (0.11, 0.46, 0.40, 0.56, and 0.57, respectively), emergency room visits (0.25, 0.48. 0.99, 0.65, and 1.14, respectively) and the most QALYs (0.847, 0.735, 0.709, 0.719, and 0.656, respectively). In both cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses, PP3M dominated all other drugs. Sensitivity analyses confirmed base case findings. In the costing analysis, total costs were, on average, 31.9% higher than DRGs. CONCLUSIONS PP3M dominated all commonly used drugs. It is cost-effective for treating chronic schizophrenia in the Netherlands. Results were robust over a wide range of sensitivity analyses. For patients requiring a depot medication, such as those with adherence problems, PP3M appears to be a good alternative anti-psychotic treatment.
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- Thomas R Einarson
- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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- b Janssen Janssen Pharmaceutica NV , Beerse , Belgium
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- c Janssen-Cilag BV , Tilburg , The Netherlands
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Einarson TR, Bereza BG, Garcia Llinares I, González Martín Moro B, Tedouri F, Van Impe K. Cost-effectiveness of 3-month paliperidone treatment for chronic schizophrenia in Spain. J Med Econ 2017; 20:1039-1047. [PMID: 28678566 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1351370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND A 3-month long treatment of paliperidone palmitate (PP3M) has been introduced as an option for treating schizophrenia. Its cost-effectiveness in Spain has not been established. AIMS To compare the costs and effects of PP3M compared with once-monthly paliperidone (PP1M) from the payer perspective in Spain. METHODS This study used the recently published trial by Savitz et al. as a core model over 1 year. Additional data were derived from the literature. Costs in 2016 Euros were obtained from official lists and utilities from Osborne et al. The authors conducted both cost-utility and cost-effectiveness analyses. For the former, the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained was calculated. For the latter, the outcomes were relapses and hospitalizations avoided. To assure the robustness of the analyses, a series of 1-way and probability sensitivity analyses were conducted. RESULTS The expected cost was lower with PP3M (4,780€) compared with PP1M (5,244€). PP3M had the fewest relapses (0.080 vs 0.161), hospitalizations (0.034 v.s 0.065), and emergency room visits (0.045 v.s 0.096) and the most QALYs (0.677 v.s 0.625). In both cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses, PP3M dominated PP1M. Sensitivity analyses confirmed base case findings. For the primary analysis (cost-utility), PP3M dominated PP1M in 46.9% of 10,000 simulations and was cost-effective at a threshold of 30,000€/QALY gained. CONCLUSIONS PP3M dominated PP1M in all analyses and was, therefore, cost-effective for treating chronic relapsing schizophrenia in Spain. For patients who require long-acting therapy, PP3M appears to be a good alternative anti-psychotic treatment.
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- Thomas R Einarson
- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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Druais S, Doutriaux A, Cognet M, Godet A, Lançon C, Levy P, Samalin L, Guillon P. Comparaison des bénéfices médico-économiques des antipsychotiques dans la prise en charge de la schizophrénie en France. Encephale 2017; 43:311-320. [DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2016.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Joshi K, Pan X, Wang R, Yang E, Benson C. Healthcare resource utilization of second-generation long-acting injectable antipsychotics in schizophrenia: risperidone versus paliperidone palmitate. Curr Med Res Opin 2016; 32:1873-1881. [PMID: 27479694 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2016.1219706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This retrospective longitudinal cohort study aimed to compare treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization (HRU), and costs in patients with schizophrenia treated with second-generation antipsychotic long-acting injectables (SGA-LAIs): biweekly risperidone LAI versus once-monthly paliperidone palmitate. METHODS Patients who initiated risperidone LAI or paliperidone palmitate between 1 July 2007 and 31 December 2012 (index date) were identified from the Truven MarketScan Commercial, Medicare Supplemental, and Medicaid Multi-State insurance databases. Outcomes were assessed 12 months after the index date. Propensity score matching (1:1) based on patients' demographics and comorbidities was conducted. Outcome differences between the two cohorts were evaluated using t-tests for continuous variables, chi-square tests for categorical variables, and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests for count and cost variables. Regression models estimated the difference in medication use and adherence, likelihood of HRU, number of HRU events, and healthcare costs when comparing risperidone LAI versus paliperidone palmitate, while further adjusting for patient characteristics and pre-index HRU. RESULTS Patient characteristics were well balanced between the two cohorts (n = 499 each). Significantly lower discontinuation rates (36.5% vs. 53.3%; p < 0.001) and longer days of LAI coverage (233.6 vs. 131.7 days; p < 0.001) were observed in the paliperidone palmitate cohort versus the risperidone LAI cohort, respectively. Patients treated with paliperidone palmitate were 12.5 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.0-17.8) and 11.7 (95% CI: 8.0-17.4) times more likely to be adherent based on medication possession ratio and proportion of days covered, respectively (p < 0.001). Patients treated with paliperidone palmitate had reduced likelihood of hospitalization (adjusted odds ratio [95% CI]: 0.72 [0.55-0.95]), fewer emergency department (ED) visits (adjusted incidence rate ratio [aIRR]: 0.67 [0.61-0.73]) and reduced length of inpatient stay (aIRR: 0.86 [0.82-0.90]), which resulted in lower monthly inpatient hospitalization costs (-$77.58; p = 0.038) and ED visits (-$9.77; p = 0.021) relative to risperidone LAI. LIMITATIONS Pharmacy costs were derived from health plan payment in the claims data and do not account for any discounts or rebates. This may have overestimated the branded drug costs in this analysis. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the value of once-monthly paliperidone palmitate in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia.
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- a Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC , Titusville , NJ , USA
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- a Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC , Titusville , NJ , USA
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Einarson TR, Maia-Lopes S, Goswami P, Bereza BG, Van Impe K. Economic analysis of paliperidone long-acting injectable for chronic schizophrenia in Portugal. J Med Econ 2016; 19:913-21. [PMID: 27124697 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2016.1184156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients with chronic schizophrenia suffer a huge burden, as do their families/caregivers. Treating schizophrenia is costly for health systems. The European Medicines Agency has approved paliperidone palmitate (PP-LAI; Xeplion), an atypical antipsychotic depot; however, its pharmacoeconomic profile in Portugal is unknown. A cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from the viewpoint of the Portuguese National Health Service. METHODS PP-LAI was compared with long acting injectables risperidone (RIS-LAI) and haloperidol (HAL-LAI) and oral drugs (olanzapine; oral-OLZ) adapting a 1-year decision tree to Portugal, guided by local experts. Clinical information and costs were obtained from literature sources and published lists. Outcomes included relapses (both requiring and not requiring hospitalization) and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). Costs were expressed in 2014 euros. Economic outcomes were incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs); including cost-utility (outcome = QALYs) and cost-effectiveness analyses (outcomes = relapse/hospitalization/emergency room (ER) visit avoided). RESULTS The base-case cost of oral-OLZ was 4447€ (20% drugs/20% medical/60% hospital); HAL-LAI cost 4474€ (13% drugs/13% medical/74% hospital); PP-LAI cost 5326€ (49% drugs/12% medical/39% hospital); RIS-LAI cost 6223€ (44% drugs/12% medical/44% hospital). Respective QALYs/hospitalizations/ER visits were oral-OLZ: 0.761/0.615/0.242; HAL-LAI: 0.758/0.623/0.250; PP-LAI: 0.823/0.288/0.122; RIS-LAI: 0.799/0.394/0.168. HAL-LAI was dominated by oral-OLZ and RIS-LAI by PP-LAI for all outcomes. The ICER of PP-LAI over oral-OLZ was 14,247€/QALY, well below NICE/Portuguese thresholds (≈24,800€/30,000€/QALY). ICERs were 1973€/relapse avoided and 2697€/hospitalization avoided. Analyses were robust against most variations in input values, as PP-LAI was cost-effective over oral-OLZ in >99% of 10,000 simulations. CONCLUSION In Portugal, PP-LAI dominated HAL-LAI and RIS-LAI and was cost-effective over oral-OLZ with respect to QALYs gained, relapses avoided, and hospitalizations avoided.
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- Thomas R Einarson
- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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- a Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada
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Bernardo M, Bioque M. Three-month paliperidone palmitate - a new treatment option for schizophrenia. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2016; 9:899-904. [DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2016.1191945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Miquel Bernardo
- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit, Neuroscience Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit, Neuroscience Institute, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain
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