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Zhong H, Aaron A, Hiebert L, Serumondo J, Zhuo Y, Adee M, Rwibasira GN, Ward JW, Chhatwal J. Hepatitis C Elimination in Rwanda: Progress, Feasibility, and Economic Evaluation. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2024; 27:918-925. [PMID: 38492923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2024.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In 2018, Rwanda launched a national program to eliminate the hepatitis C virus (HCV). We aim to assess the impact of the program to date and identify strategies to achieve the World Health Organization's HCV elimination goals by 2030. METHODS We developed a microsimulation model to simulate Rwanda's HCV epidemic from 2015 through 2050 and evaluated temporal trends in HCV infection, prevalence, mortality, and the total cost of care for scenarios that could achieve HCV elimination by 2030. RESULTS Between 2018 and 2022, over 7 million people were screened for HCV, and 60 000 were treated. The study projected that Rwanda could achieve HCV elimination as early as 2027. A feasible strategy of an annual screening rate of 15% and a treatment rate of 100% would achieve all World Health Organization elimination goals by 2028, requiring screening an additional 4 million people and treating 23 900 patients by 2030. The elimination strategy costs $25 million for screening and diagnosis and $21 million for treatment from 2015 to 2050. The national program would avert 4900 hepatocellular carcinoma cases and 6700 HCV-related deaths and save the health system $25.33 million from 2015 to 2050. CONCLUSIONS Rwanda is poised to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate HCV. Rwanda's program serves as a blueprint for other countries in the African region. By rapid screening and treatment scale-up (eg, by leveraging HIV platforms) and by drug price negotiations, HCV elimination is not only feasible but can be cost-saving in low-income settings.
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- Huaiyang Zhong
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, Boston, MA, USA
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- Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, Task Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Mississippi State University College of Business, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination, Task Force for Global Health, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Center for Health Decision Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA USA.
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Lee SK, Lee SW, Lee HL, Kim HY, Kim CW, Song DS, Chang UI, Yang JM, Yoo SH, Kwon JH, Nam SW, Kim SH, Song MJ, Lee J, Yang H, Bae SH, Han JW, Nam H, Sung PS, Jang JW, Choi JY, Yoon SK. Real-life experience of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir for HCV infected Korean patients: a multicenter cohort study. Korean J Intern Med 2022; 37:1167-1175. [PMID: 35618302 PMCID: PMC9666263 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2022.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) therapy in hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected Korean patients in a real clinical setting. METHODS A total of 273 patients who received LDV/SOF therapy between May 2016 and February 2021 were consecutively enrolled and analyzed. A per-protocol analysis was performed to evaluate the virologic response. RESULTS Seventy-five percent were infected with genotype 1, and 25% were infected with genotype 2. A hundred eightyone (66.3%) patients had chronic hepatitis, 74 (27.1%) had compensated cirrhosis, eight (2.9%) had decompensated cirrhosis, and 10 (3.7%) had undergone liver transplantation. Undetectable HCV RNA at week 4 was achieved in 90.2% (231/256) of patients, 99.2% (250/252) achieved the end of treatment response, and 98.1% (202/206) achieved sustained virologic response at 12 weeks post-treatment (SVR12). According to liver function, the SVR12 rates were 99.3% (135/136) in chronic hepatitis, 96.4% (53/55) in compensated cirrhosis, and 100% (6/6) in decompensated cirrhosis. The SVR12 rates according to the genotype were 98.2% (167/170) for genotype 1 and 97.2% (35/36) for genotype 2. An 8-week LDV/SOF treatment in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis patients with HCV RNA < 6,000,000 IU/mL at baseline resulted in 100% (23/23) SVR12 rates. Overall, LDV/SOF was tolerated well, with a 0.7% (2/273) discontinuation rate due to adverse events that were unrelated to LDV/SOF. CONCLUSION LDV/SOF is effective and safe for treating HCV-infected Korean patients with high SVR12 rates.
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- Soon Kyu Lee
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon,
Korea
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- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- The Catholic University Liver Research Center, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Division of Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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Chen JJ, Chiu YC, Lee PL, Tung HD, Chiu HC, Chien SC, Cheng PN. Real-world effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for genotype 6 chronic hepatitis C. J Formos Med Assoc 2022; 121:2265-2272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2022.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Lawitz EJ, Shevell DE, Tirucherai GS, Du S, Chen W, Kavita U, Coste A, Poordad F, Karsdal M, Nielsen M, Goodman Z, Charles ED. BMS-986263 in patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis: 36-week results from a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial. Hepatology 2022; 75:912-923. [PMID: 34605045 PMCID: PMC9299674 DOI: 10.1002/hep.32181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Hepatic fibrosis secondary to HCV infection can lead to cirrhosis and hepatic decompensation. Sustained virologic response (SVR) is possible with direct-acting antiviral drug regimens; however, patients with advanced fibrosis have an increased risk for HCC. Heat shock protein 47 (HSP47), a key collagen chaperone, has been implicated in fibrosis development. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of BMS-986263, a lipid nanoparticle delivering small interfering RNA designed to degrade HSP47 mRNA, for the treatment of advanced fibrosis. APPROACH AND RESULTS NCT03420768 was a Phase 2, randomized (1:1:2), placebo-controlled trial conducted at a hepatology clinic in the United States. Patients with HCV-SVR (for ≥ 1 year) and advanced fibrosis received once-weekly i.v. infusions of placebo or BMS-986263 (45 or 90 mg) for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was ≥ 1 METAVIR stage improvement at Week 12; key secondary endpoints included Ishak score improvement, pharmacokinetics, fibrosis biomarkers, and safety. All 61 patients completed treatment, and 2/15 (13%, placebo), 3/18 (17%, 45 mg), and 6/28 (21%, 90 mg) had METAVIR improvements of ≥ 1 stage at Week 12. Five patients in the 90-mg arm had Ishak improvements by ≥ 2 stages. BMS-986263 plasma concentrations increased in a generally dose-proportional fashion between BMS-986263 doses, with no notable accumulation with weekly dosing. All adverse events (AEs) were mild or moderate in intensity; most treatment-related AEs were infusion-related reactions in the BMS-986263 arms. At baseline, collagen levels were low, indicating low levels of fibrogenesis in these patients. CONCLUSIONS In patients with HCV-SVR, BMS-986263 administration was generally well tolerated through Week 36 and resulted in METAVIR and Ishak score improvements. Further evaluation of BMS-986263 in patients with active fibrogenesis is warranted.
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- Eric J Lawitz
- The Texas Liver InstituteUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexasUSA
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- Bristol Myers SquibbPrincetonNew JerseyUSA
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- Bristol Myers SquibbPrincetonNew JerseyUSA
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- The Texas Liver InstituteUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexasUSA
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- The Texas Liver InstituteUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexasUSA
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Puenpatom A, Cao Y, Yu X, Kanwal F, El-Serag HB, Kramer JR. Effectiveness of Elbasvir/Grazoprevir in US Veterans with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1b Infection. Infect Dis Ther 2020; 9:355-365. [PMID: 32297307 PMCID: PMC7237563 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-020-00293-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Real-world treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is complicated by many factors that are controlled for in the rigorous clinical trial setting. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of elbasvir/grazoprevir in a Veterans Affairs population with chronic HCV genotype 1b infection. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients aged ≥ 18 years with chronic HCV genotype 1b infection and ≥ 1 prescription of elbasvir/grazoprevir between February 1, 2016, and August 31, 2017. The primary analysis was conducted in the per-protocol population, which included all patients who had at least 11 weeks of treatment and had an available assessment for sustained virologic response (SVR) based on virologic data post-follow-up week 4. RESULTS The per-protocol population included 3371 patients. Overall, 97.3% of patients were male, 60.3% were black, and 85.5% were HCV treatment-experienced. Comorbidities in this population included hypertension (74.4%), history of alcohol use (55.7%), and depression (54.8%). In total, 97.5% of patients (3288/3371) achieved SVR. Among patient sub-groups, SVR was achieved by 96.0% (290/302) of those with chronic kidney disease stage 4/5, 97.8% (1527/1561) of those with a history of drug use, and 96.6% (831/860) of those with cirrhosis. No statistically significant differences were observed in the proportions of patients achieving SVR, regardless of age, race, HCV treatment history, viral load level, treatment regimen/duration, history of drug or alcohol use, HIV co-infection, or chronic kidney disease. CONCLUSION Elbasvir/grazoprevir was highly effective in individuals with HCV genotype 1b infection in a large national Veterans Affairs clinical setting.
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Tran AN, Lim JK. Hepatitis C: How Good Are Real-Life Data and Do Generics Work. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2020; 49:279-299. [PMID: 32389363 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Chronic hepatitis C virus infection remains a national and global public health burden and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Oral direct-acting antiviral combination regimens have excellent tolerability and efficacy with rates exceeding 90%. Sustained virologic response is associated with significant improvements in clinical outcomes. However, translation of sustained virologic response rates from trials to community settings has been poor with interferon-based regimens. We review and summarize key datasets from major real-world observational cohort studies. We review preliminary data from oral generic direct-acting antiviral formulations. Future real-world studies are needed to further clarify optimal treatment strategies for difficult-to-treat populations.
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- Ashley N Tran
- Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale Liver Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale Liver Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale Viral Hepatitis Program, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, LMP 1080, New Haven, CT 06520-8019, USA.
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Chen JJ, Lee PL, Chiu HC, Tung HD, Chiu YC, Cheng PN. Real-world effectiveness and safety of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir for genotype 6 chronic hepatitis C patients in Taiwan. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 35:467-472. [PMID: 31445507 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT) 6 is uncommon in Taiwan, and reports of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) treatment for GT6 are few. This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of LDV/SOF in treating chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with GT6 infection. METHODS CHC patients that were infected with GT6 and treated for 12 weeks with LDV/SOF at two hospitals were enrolled. All patients were followed for an additional 12 weeks after the completion of LDV/SOF treatment. Demographics, HCV viral load, lipid and sugar profiles, and adverse events were recorded and reviewed. RESULTS A total of 127 patients were enrolled. Cirrhosis was found in 68.2% of them. Sustained virological response (SVR), determined by per-protocol analysis, was 97.6%. The SVR rates for cirrhosis versus non-cirrhosis (96.5% vs 100%, P = 0.229) and low versus high viral load (cutoff value: 106 IU/mL; 100% vs 95.6%, P = 0.108) were similar. Following HCV clearance, significantly lower glycosylated hemoglobin was present both in patients with or without diabetes mellitus. Twenty-three (18.1%) patients exhibited adverse events, and each adverse event presented with an incidence of 0.8% to 3.1%. Neuropsychiatric symptoms were the most common. During treatment, 18 patients (14.2%) had alanine aminotransferase elevations consistent with more than grade 1 abnormalities, and none had signs of decompensation. Renal function remained unchanged. CONCLUSION The high SVR and excellent safety of LDV/SOF treatment for GT6 CHC patients suggest that LDV/SOF is a favorable option for treating GT6 CHC patients in Taiwan and Asia.
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- Jyh-Jou Chen
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Scaglione V, Mazzitelli M, Costa C, Pisani V, Greco G, Serapide F, Lionello R, La Gamba V, Marascio N, Trecarichi EM, Torti C. Virological and Clinical Outcome of DAA Containing Regimens in a Cohort of Patients in Calabria Region (Southern Italy). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 56:medicina56030101. [PMID: 32121135 PMCID: PMC7142984 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56030101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background and objectives: In Italy, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are most prevalent in people older than 50 years of age, who often experience multi-morbidities, take co-medications, and have a long history of liver disease. These characteristics could potentially affect tolerability of HCV treatments and adherence in this subgroup. After achievement of sustained virological response (SVR), retention into care is very important both to detect the onset of possible complications and prevent further infections. In this study, SVR rates and retention into care of patients treated with directly acting antivirals (DAAs) of a single-center cohort in Southern Italy were evaluated. Materials and Methods: Patients treated with directly acting antivirals from 2014 to 2018 were included. Patients were stratified by age (i.e., <65 vs. ≥65 years) and by cirrhosis presence (i.e., liver stiffness >14.6 KPa or clinical/ultrasound cirrhosis vs. absence of these criteria). Primary outcome was availability of SVR at Weeks 12–24 after the end of treatment. Inter- and intra-group comparisons were performed along the follow-up for significant laboratory parameters. Results: In total, 212 patients were treated; 184 (87%) obtained SVR after the first treatment course and 4 patients after retreatment. Twenty-two (10.4%) patients were lost to follow-up before assessment of SVR, and two patients died before the end of treatment for liver decompensation. Considering only the first treatment episode, per protocol analysis (i.e., excluding patients lost to follow-up) showed the following rates of SVR: 97% (overall), 97% (older age group), 96% (age group <65 years), 94% (cirrhotics), and 100% (non-cirrhotics). By contrast, at the intention to treat analysis (i.e., patients lost were computed as failures), SVR percentages were significantly lower for patients <65 years of age (80%) and for non-cirrhotics (85%). Conclusions: High rates of SVR were obtained. However, younger patients and those without cirrhosis displayed an apparent high risk of being lost to follow-up. This may have important implications: since those who are lost may transmit HCV in case SVR is not achieved, these subpopulations should receive appropriate counselling during treatment.
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- Vincenzo Scaglione
- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0961-364-7203
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- Unit of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, “Mater Domini” Teaching Hospital, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (V.P.)
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- Unit of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, “Mater Domini” Teaching Hospital, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (C.C.); (V.P.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Clinical Microbiology Unit, Department of Heath Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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- Infectious and Tropical Disease Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (V.S.); (G.G.); (F.S.); (R.L.); (V.L.G.); (E.M.T.); (C.T.)
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Bonacini M, Kim Y, Pitney C, McKoin L, Tran M, Landis C. Wirelessly Observed Therapy to Optimize Adherence and Target Interventions for Oral Hepatitis C Treatment: Observational Pilot Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e15532. [PMID: 32352385 PMCID: PMC7226036 DOI: 10.2196/15532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A fixed-dose combination of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) is efficacious in treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; however, objective adherence to prescribed regimens in real-world clinical settings has not been well studied. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate adherence and virologic outcomes in patients with chronic HCV infection treated with LDV/SOF using a novel digital medicine program that directly measures drug ingestion adherence. METHODS This prospective, observational, open-label, single-arm pilot study was conducted at 2 clinical research sites and followed patients with HCV infection who were prescribed LDV/SOF along with an ingestible sensor. Patients were treated for 8 or 12 weeks. The main outcomes were ingestion adherence, medical interventions, virologic response, safety, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Of the 28 patients (mean 59 years, SD 7), 61% (17/28) were male, 61% (17/28) were non-Caucasian, and 93% (26/28) were treatment naïve. All 28 had genotype 1 HCV, and of these, 27 completed an 8- or 12-week treatment. Patients used the digital medicine program for 92% of the expected days; the overall mean ingestion adherence rate was 97%. Providers used the digital medicine program data for same-day medication therapy management in 39% (11/28) of patients. End-of-treatment response was achieved in all the available 21 of 28 patients. Sustained virologic response at 12 weeks or more was achieved in 26 of 28 patients; of the 2 patients who relapsed, one had less than 90% adherence and the other had greater than or equal to 95% adherence, lending insights into reasons for treatment failure. A total of 4 subjects reported nonserious adverse events, which were resolved. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that digital medicines can be used for wirelessly observed therapy to support adherence to antiviral HCV therapy, reduce unnecessary medication wastage and retreatment costs, and potentially optimize sustained virologic response rates, especially in populations at high risk for nonadherence.
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- Maurizio Bonacini
- Mission Gastroenterology and Hepatology, san francisco, CA, United States
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- Proteus Digital Health, Redwood City, CA, United States
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- Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Proteus Digital Health, Redwood City, CA, United States
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- Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Liu CJ, Tseng KC, Lo CC, Tseng IH, Cheng PN. Limited drug-drug interaction of elbasvir/grazoprevir for chronic hepatitis C. J Formos Med Assoc 2019; 119:933-940. [PMID: 31594667 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.09.011] [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: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The assessment of drug-drug interaction (DDI) is important not only for safety but also for maintaining the efficacy of direct acting antivirals in chronic hepatitis C (CHC). This study aims to evaluate DDI before and during elbasvir/grazoprevir (EBR/GZR) treatment. METHODS CHC patients who treated with EBR/GZR in five hospitals were enrolled. The patients' demographic data, comorbidities, concomitant medications taken before and during EBR/GZR were recorded. DDI was evaluated using a tool from the HEP Drug Interactions (www.hep-druginteractions.org) website. In addition to the evaluation of DDI for EBR/GZR, the virtual DDI of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF), sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) were evaluated. Degrees of DDI were classified as "do not co-administer", "potential interaction", and "potentially weak interaction". RESULTS A total of 460 patients were enrolled. At baseline, 80.1% of patients had one or more comorbidities and 72.8% took one or more medications. Cardiovascular diseases (43.9%), gastrointestinal diseases (37.4%), and metabolic diseases (36.7%) were the three most common comorbidities. The prevalence of DDI before EBR/GZR treatment was 12.8% (59 patients). Among the same population, the prevalence of virtual DDI of SOF/VEL, GLE/PIB, and LDV/SOF were 38.5% (179 patients), 48.8% (220 patients), and 57.0% (262 patients), respectively. During EBR/GZR treatment, 167 patients (36.3%) took newly prescribed medications. One patient (0.2%) and seven patients (1/5%) exhibited do-not-co-administer and potential interaction with EBR/GZR, respectively. CONCLUSION DDI was limited in treatment with EBR/GZR. DDI can occur upon the administering of a new medication during antiviral treatment and attention should be paid to it. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03706222.
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- Chun-Jen Liu
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University, Hospital, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chia-Yi; School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Martin de Porres Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yuan's General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Jones CR, Flower BF, Barber E, Simmons B, Cooke GS. Treatment optimisation for hepatitis C in the era of combination direct-acting antiviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Wellcome Open Res 2019; 4:132. [PMID: 31754636 PMCID: PMC6854875 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15411.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Prior to direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy, personalised medicine played an important role in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Whilst simplified treatment strategies are central to treatment scale-up, some patients will benefit from treatment optimisation. This systematic review and meta-analysis explores treatment optimisation strategies in the DAA era. Methods: We systematically searched Medline, Embase, and Web of Science for studies that adopted a stratified or personalised strategy using a licensed combination DAA regimen, alone or with additional agents. We performed a thematic analysis to classify optimisation strategies and a meta-analysis of sustained virologic response rates (SVR), exploring heterogeneity with subgroup analyses and meta-regression. Results: We included 64 studies (9450 participants). Thematic analysis found evidence of three approaches: duration, combination, and/or dose optimisation. We separated strategies into those aiming to maintain SVR in the absence of predictors of failure, and those aiming to improve SVR in the presence of predictors of failure. Shortened duration regimens achieve pooled SVR rates of 94.2% (92.3-95.9%) for 8 weeks, 81.1% (75.1-86.6%) for 6 weeks, and 63.1% (39.9-83.7%) for ≤4 weeks. Personalised strategies (100% vs 87.6%; p<0.001) and therapy shortened according to ≥3 host/viral factors (92.9% vs 81.4% or 87.2% for 1 or 2 host/viral factors, respectively; p=0.008) offer higher SVR rates when shortening therapy. Hard-to-treat HCV genotype 3 patients suffer lower SVR rates despite treatment optimisation (92.6% vs 98.2%; p=0.001). Conclusions: Treatment optimisation for individuals with multiple predictors of treatment failure can offer high SVR rates. More evidence is needed to identify with confidence those individuals in whom SVR can be achieved with shortened duration treatment.
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London, London, W2 1NY, UK
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Centre for Tropical Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London, London, W2 1NY, UK
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Janjua NZ, Darvishian M, Wong S, Yu A, Rossi C, Ramji A, Yoshida EM, Butt ZA, Samji H, Chong M, Chapinal N, Cook D, Alvarez M, Tyndall M, Krajden M. Effectiveness of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir in People Who Inject Drugs and/or Those in Opioid Agonist Therapy. Hepatol Commun 2019; 3:478-492. [PMID: 30976739 PMCID: PMC6442698 DOI: 10.1002/hep4.1307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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We evaluated the effectiveness of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) in treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 and SOF/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) for all genotypes among people who inject drugs (PWID) and those not injecting drugs and who were on or off opioid agonist therapy (OAT). Study participants comprised a population-based cohort in British Columbia, Canada. The British Columbia Hepatitis Testers Cohort includes data on individuals tested for HCV from 1990 to 2016 that are integrated with medical visits, hospitalization, and prescription drug data. We classified study participants as off OAT/recent injection drug use (off-OAT/RIDU), off OAT/past IDU (off-OAT/PIDU), off OAT/no IDU (off-OAT/NIDU), on OAT/IDU (on-OAT/IDU), and on OAT/no IDU (on-OAT/NIDU). We assessed sustained virologic response (SVR) 10 weeks after HCV treatment among study groups treated with LDV/SOF or SOF/VEL until January 13, 2018. Analysis included 5,283 eligible participants: 390 off-OAT/RIDU, 598 off-OAT/PIDU, 3,515 off-OAT/NIDU, 609 on-OAT/IDU, and 171 on-OAT/NIDU. The majority were male patients (64%-74%) and aged ≥50 years (58%-85%). The SVRs for off-OAT/RIDU, off-OAT/PIDU, off-OAT/NIDU, on-OAT/IDU, and on-OAT/NIDU were 91% (355/390), 95% (570/598), 96% (3,360/3,515), 93% (567/609), and 95% (163/171), respectively. Among those with no SVR, 14 individuals died while on treatment or before SVR assessment, including 4 from illicit drug overdose. In the overall multivariable model, off-OAT/RIDU, on-OAT/IDU, male sex, cirrhosis, treatment duration <8 weeks, treatment duration 8 weeks, and treatment with SOF/VEL were associated with not achieving SVR. Conclusion: In this large real-world cohort, PWID and/or those on OAT achieved high SVRs, although slightly lower than people not injecting drugs. This finding also highlights the need for additional measures to prevent loss to follow-up and overdose-related deaths among PWID.
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- Naveed Z. Janjua
- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- Division of Gastroenterology of the Department of MedicineUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- Division of Gastroenterology of the Department of MedicineUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- Faculty of Health SciencesSimon Fraser UniversityBurnabyCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- School of Population and Public HealthUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease ControlVancouverCanada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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Chronic hepatitis C infection - Noninvasive assessment of liver fibrosis in the era of direct acting antivirals. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:183-189. [PMID: 30553749 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2018.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Significant advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection and its associated fibrosis have revolutionized treatment of these patients over the last several years. Liver biopsy, the gold standard diagnostic method for evaluating liver fibrosis level, was routinely used prior to initiation of hepatitis C therapy, placing patients at an inherent risk of adverse events. The recent advent of noninvasive serologic and nonserologic measures of hepatic fibrosis level has reduced the need for liver biopsy significantly, thereby minimizing its associated risks. These noninvasive methods have been extensively studied in the era of interferon therapies and are increasingly recognized in the realm of direct acting antiviral agents as well. Their validation of use after having achieved a sustained virologic response is yet to occur, but the future remains promising. This review focuses on the various non-invasive diagnostic modalities of liver fibrosis and discusses how they can be applied to the care of patients undergoing direct acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C. In the constantly evolving landscape of hepatitis C therapy, the review underscores the important prognostic value of fibrosis staging prior to HCV treatment and suggests potential uses for non-invasive fibrosis assessment following successful HCV eradication.
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Baumert TF, Berg T, Lim JK, Nelson DR. Status of Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Remaining Challenges. Gastroenterology 2019; 156:431-445. [PMID: 30342035 PMCID: PMC6446912 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus is a major cause of liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide. After the discovery of hepatitis C virus 3 decades ago, the identification of the structure of the viral proteins, combined with high-throughput replicon models, enabled the discovery and development of direct-acting antivirals. These agents have revolutionized patient care, with cure rates of more than 90%. We review the status of direct-acting antiviral therapies for hepatitis C virus infection and discuss remaining challenges. We highlight licensed compounds, discuss the potential to shorten therapy even further, and review different options for treatment failure and resistance. We also provide an overview of clinical experience with generic agents and evidence for their efficacy. Finally, we discuss the need for new drugs and outline promising targets for future therapies.
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- Thomas F Baumert
- INSERM, U1110, Institut de Recherche sur les Maladies Virales et Hépatiques, Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Pôle Hépato-digestif, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France.
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- Section of Hepatology, Clinic for Gastroenterology and Rheumatology, University Clinic Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Section of Digestive Diseases and Yale Liver Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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Scotto R, Buonomo AR, Moriello NS, Maraolo AE, Zappulo E, Pinchera B, Gentile I, Borgia G. Real-World Efficacy and Safety of Pangenotypic Direct-Acting Antivirals Against Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Rev Recent Clin Trials 2019; 14:173-182. [PMID: 30848211 DOI: 10.2174/1574887114666190306154650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advances in the development of Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs), particularly pangenotypic drugs, have led to a high rate of hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication. Notably, real- world studies have confirmed the efficacy and safety of pangenotypic DAA combinations reported in registration trials. The aim of this study was to review the treatment recommendations, and the efficacy and safety data of anti-HCV pangenotypic drugs reported in registration clinical trials and in recent real-life cohort studies. METHODS We reviewed the efficacy and safety data of pangenotypic anti-HCV drug combinations reported in original articles and in online conference abstracts. RESULTS Current pangenotypic drug combinations resulted in very high rates of sustained virologic response and few adverse reactions in real-life settings. SVR12 rates in real-life studies ranged from 90-100% depending on the pangenotypic combination, the HCV genotype and the stage of liver disease. Most adverse reactions reported in real-life settings were mild in intensity and rarely led to treatment discontinuation. These results are in accordance with those of clinical trials. CONCLUSION Pangenotypic DAAs result in very high rates of sustained virologic responses and are well tolerated. However, they are contraindicated in patients with decompensated cirrhosis or advanced chronic kidney disease who failed previous DDA-based treatment. Further research is required to customize treatment to "unpackage" current DAA combinations and to develop generic drugs against HCV.
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- Riccardo Scotto
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Treatment with direct-acting antivirals improves the clinical outcome in patients with HCV-related decompensated cirrhosis: results from an Italian real-life cohort (Liver Network Activity—LINA cohort). Hepatol Int 2018; 13:66-74. [DOI: 10.1007/s12072-018-9914-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cheng PN, Chiu HC, Chiu YC, Chen SC, Chen Y. Comparison of FIB-4 and transient elastography in evaluating liver fibrosis of chronic hepatitis C subjects in community. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0206947. [PMID: 30403744 PMCID: PMC6221348 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background and aim The role of non-invasive methods to evaluate fibrosis severity of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) subjects in community needs to be explored. This study investigated FIB-4 and transient elastography (TE) in staging liver fibrosis of CHC subjects in community. Methods A total of 905 subjects who were positive for anti-HCV antibody from five districts of Tainan City of Taiwan were invited to participate in surveillance activities for CHC. FIB-4 and TE were measured for each participant. Results A total of 502 subjects with detectable HCV RNA and valid TE were enrolled. The distribution of FIB-4 and TE values differed markedly. Both methods exhibited a strongest correlation in subjects with at age 50~60 years (r = 0.655, p <0.001). FIB-4 score increased proportionally with age (p <0.001), but TE did not (p = 0.142). The intraclass correlation efficient of both methods was 0.255 (p <0.001). Subjects with TE defined advanced fibrosis exhibited younger age, higher BMI, higher platelet count, lower FIB-4 score, higher incidence of fatty liver and splenomegaly, and higher controlled attenuation parameter value than those defined by FIB-4. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, higher ALT levels, higher incidence of fatty liver, and presence of splenomegaly were the independent factors associated with advanced fibrosis defined by TE rather than defined by FIB-4. Conclusions FIB-4 and TE defined different distribution of fibrosis stages in same HCV population. FIB-4 was deeply influenced by age whereas TE was not. TE had the advantages over than FIB-4 in strong association with splenomegaly and in detecting the role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in advanced fibrosis.
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- Pin-Nan Cheng
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Public Health Bureau, Tainan City Government, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Public Health Bureau, Tainan City Government, Tainan, Taiwan
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Haridy J, Wigg A, Muller K, Ramachandran J, Tilley E, Waddell V, Gordon D, Shaw D, Huynh D, Stewart J, Nelson R, Warner M, Boyd M, Chinnaratha MA, Harding D, Ralton L, Colman A, Liew D, Iyngkaran G, Tse E. Real-world outcomes of unrestricted direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C in Australia: The South Australian statewide experience. J Viral Hepat 2018; 25:1287-1297. [PMID: 29888827 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In March 2016, the Australian government offered unrestricted access to direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) to the entire population. This included prescription by any medical practitioner in consultation with specialists until sufficient experience was attained. We sought to determine the outcomes and experience over the first twelve months for the entire state of South Australia. We performed a prospective, observational study following outcomes of all treatments associated with the state's four main tertiary centres. A total of 1909 subjects initiating DAA therapy were included, representing an estimated 90% of all treatments in the state. Overall, SVR12 was 80.4% in all subjects intended for treatment and 95.7% in those completing treatment and follow-up. 14.2% were lost to follow-up (LTFU) and did not complete SVR12 testing. LTFU was independently associated with community treatment via remote consultation (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.04-2.18, P = .03), prison-based treatment (OR 2.02, 95% CI 1.08-3.79, P = .03) and younger age (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97-0.99, P = .05). Of the 1534 subjects completing treatment and follow-up, decreased likelihood of SVR12 was associated with genotype 2 (OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.07-0.74, P = .01) and genotype 3 (OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.12-0.43, P ≤ .01). A significant decrease in treatment initiation was observed over the twelve-month period in conjunction with a shift from hospital to community-based treatment. Our findings support the high responses observed in clinical trials; however, a significant gap exists in SVR12 in our real-world cohort due to LTFU. A declining treatment initiation rate and shift to community-based treatment highlight the need to explore additional strategies to identify, treat and follow-up remaining patients in order to achieve elimination targets.
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- J Haridy
- University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic., Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Lyell-McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell-McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell-McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Lyell-McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Cheng PN, Chiu YC, Chien SC, Chiu HC. Real-world effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir with or without ribavirin for genotype 2 chronic hepatitis C in Taiwan. J Formos Med Assoc 2018; 118:907-913. [PMID: 30316677 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2018.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sofosbuvir (SOF) and daclatasvir (DCV) treatment achieves excellent efficacy and safety in treating chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with various genotypes. Real world experience of SOF/DCV regimen to treat genotype 2 CHC was scanty in Asia. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of SOF/DCV with or without ribavirin to treat genotype 2 CHC patients in real world practice in Taiwan. METHODS Patients with genotype 2 CHC treated with 12-week of SOF/DCV or SOF/DCV/ribavirin were enrolled prospectively. Effectiveness was evaluated by sustained virological response (SVR) which was defined as undetectable hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA at post-treatment week 12. Adverse events were recorded for safety analysis. RESULTS In total of 32 patients were enrolled from October 2016 to June 2017. All were infected with genotype 2 HCV. Sixteen patients (50%) exhibited cirrhosis including 6 patients with decompensation. Regimens of SOF/DCV and SOF/DCV/ribavirin were used to treat 14 and 18 patients, respectively. SVR was achieved in all 31 patients (100%) who completed follow-up. Significantly higher levels of cholesterol (p = 0.013) and higher low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (p = 0.015) were exhibited after successful viral clearance. SOF/DCV/ribavirin regimen resulted in more adverse events, significantly higher bilirubin levels, and decline of hemoglobin during treatment than SOF/DCV regimen. Four patients with chronic kidney disease maintained renal function during treatment. Overall, SOF/DCV or SOF/DCV/ribavirin treatment was well tolerated. CONCLUSION SOF/DCV with or without ribavirin is highly effective and safe for patients with genotype 2 HCV infection in real-world experience in Taiwan.
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- Pin-Nan Cheng
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Ibrahim Shousha H, Akl K, Ragheb S, Medhat E, Esmat G. Generic Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir for Treatment of Naïve, Non-Cirrhotic, Easy to Treat Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 4: 8 Vs. 12 Weeks of Treatment. HEPATITIS MONTHLY 2018; In Press. [DOI: 10.5812/hepatmon.78777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Yang CHT, Goel A, Ahmed A. Clinical utility of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir in the treatment of adolescents and children with hepatitis C. ADOLESCENT HEALTH MEDICINE AND THERAPEUTICS 2018; 9:103-110. [PMID: 30104913 PMCID: PMC6071628 DOI: 10.2147/ahmt.s147896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects an estimated 0.1%–2% of the pediatric population in the United States. While the clinical course in young children is indolent, adolescents who contract HCV have a disease course similar to adults, with a 26-fold increased risk of chronic liver disease-associated mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma, and need for curative liver transplantation. Furthermore, adolescent patients are entering childbearing age and carry a risk of passing HCV to their offspring via vertical transmission. Pegylated-interferon (PEG-IFN) with ribavirin was previously the only treatment option for pediatric patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), but the high likelihood of adverse reactions and subcutaneous route of administration limited its use and efficacy. Recently, the direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) ledipasvir (LDV) and sofosbuvir (SOF) were approved for adolescents with CHC. This review discusses the natural history of CHC in pediatric patients, data supporting LDV/SOF in adolescents, and ongoing studies evaluating DAAs in pediatric patients.
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- Christine Hong Ting Yang
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA,
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA,
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Ojha RP, MacDonald BR, Chu TC, Fasanmi EO, Moore JD, Stewart RA. Comparative effectiveness of 8- and 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir regimens for HCV infection. Antivir Ther 2018; 23:585-592. [PMID: 29969099 DOI: 10.3851/imp3249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Real-world studies have aimed to compare the effects of 8- and 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir regimens on sustained virological response (SVR) among HCV infection genotype-1 (HCV-1) treatment-naive patients. Nevertheless, real-world comparative effectiveness studies pose unique challenges, such as confounding by indication, that were not adequately addressed in prior studies. We thus aimed to address limitations in prior studies and compare overall- and subgroup-specific effectiveness of 8- and 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir regimens among HCV-1 treatment-naive patients. METHODS Patients eligible for our study were aged ≥18 years and initiated 8- or 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir regimens for treatment-naive HCV-1 at an urban public hospital network. We excluded patients with HIV or cirrhosis. We used marginal structural models to estimate overall and subgroup-specific risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence limits (CL) comparing the effect of 8- and 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir regimens on 12-week SVR. RESULTS Our study population comprised 191 patients. Among both regimens, the majority were aged >50 years, non-Hispanic White and uninsured. The overall risk of SVR was comparable between the 8- and 12-week regimens (RR=1.01, 95% CL: 0.92, 1.11). The risk of SVR did not vary by race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic Black: RR=1.01, 95% CL: 0.84, 1.21; non-Hispanic White: RR=1.01, 95% CL: 0.89, 1.04). CONCLUSIONS Our real-world results suggest that 8- and 12-week ledipasvir/sofosbuvir have comparable effects on SVR among HCV-1 patients without cirrhosis or HIV. In addition, the comparable effectiveness of 8- and 12-week regimens among non-Hispanic Black individuals adds to the growing body of evidence that supports the removal of race-based treatment guidelines.
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- Rohit P Ojha
- Center for Outcomes Research, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Pharmacy Services Administration, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Acclaim Gastroenterology, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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DeBose-Scarlett A, Balise R, Kwon D, Vadaparampil S, Chen SX, Schiff ER, Ayala GP, Thomas E. Obstacles to successful treatment of hepatitis C in uninsured patients from a minority population. J Transl Med 2018; 16:178. [PMID: 29954391 PMCID: PMC6027772 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1555-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment regimens (DAAs) are well tolerated, efficacious but costly. Their high cost and restricted availability, raises concerns about the outcome of treatment in uninsured patients. This study investigated sustained virologic response (SVR) outcomes in a predominately uninsured patient population and completion of four steps along the HCV treatment cascade. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted to characterize the patient population and analyze covariates to determine association with insurance status, attainment of SVR and progression through the HCV treatment cascade. RESULTS Out of a total of 216 patients, 154 (71%) were uninsured. Approximately 50% of patients (109 of 216 patients) were male and 57% were Hispanic (123 of 216 patients). Sex, race, ethnicity, treatment compliance, and rates of complications were not associated with insurance status. Insured patients were older (median 60 years vs 57 years, p-value < 0.001) and had higher rates of cirrhosis: 32 out of 62 patients (52%) vs 48 out of 154 patients (31%) (p-value = 0.005). Insured patients were tested for SVR at similar rates as uninsured patients: 84% (52 of 62 patients) vs 81% (125 of 154 patients), respectively. Of those tested for SVR, the cure rate for insured patients was 98% (51 out of 52 patients) compared to 97% (121 out of 125 patients) in the uninsured. Out of those who completed treatment, 177 of 189 (94%) were tested for attainment of SVR. Compliance rates were significantly different between tested and untested patients: 88% (156 of 177 patients) vs 0% (0 of 12 patients), respectively (p-value < 0.001). However, insurance status, race ethnicity, cirrhosis, and complications were not associated with being tested for SVR. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate that insured and uninsured patients with chronic HCV infection, with access to patient assistance programs, can be treated and have comparable clinical outcomes. In addition, testing for SVR remains an important obstacle in completion of the HCV treatment cascade. Nevertheless, patient assistance programs remove a significant barrier for treatment access in real-world HCV infected populations.
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- University of Miami School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg, PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- University of Miami School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg, PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- University of Miami School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg, PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Schiff Center for Liver Diseases, 1500 NW 12th Ave #1101, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg, PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- University of Miami School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA. .,Schiff Center for Liver Diseases, 1500 NW 12th Ave #1101, Miami, FL, 33136, USA. .,Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg, PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136, USA. .,Schiff Center for Liver Diseases, 1550 NW 10th Ave., Papanicolaou Bldg., PAP 514, Miami, FL, 33136-1015, USA.
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The characteristics of residents with unawareness of hepatitis C virus infection in community. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0193251. [PMID: 29470547 PMCID: PMC5823433 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Control of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is an increasingly important issue. Enhancing screening coverage is necessary to discover more HCV infected subjects in community. However, a substantial population is unaware of HCV infection that needs more attention. AIM The aims of this study were to evaluate the status of HCV infected residents in remote villages, to compare characteristics between already known and unaware HCV infection subjects, and to analyze the disease insights. PATIENTS AND METHODS Screening intervention for liver diseases was conducted in remote villages of Tainan City of southern Taiwan from August 2014 to July 2016. Items of screening examinations included questionnaire, blood sampling for liver tests and viral hepatitis markers (hepatitis B surface antigen and anti-HCV antibody), abdominal sonography survey, and liver stiffness measurement by transient elastography. Quantitation of HCV RNA was measured for residents with positive anti-HCV antibody. RESULTS A total of 194 (13.5%) out of 1439 participants showed positive for anti-HCV antibody. HCV viremia was detected in 119 (61.3%) residents. Previously unaware HCV infection by questionnaire record was present in 68 (35.1%) of ant-HCV positive residents. By multivariate logistic analysis, unaware HCV infected residents exhibited significantly mild liver fibrosis (OR 0.876, 95% CI 0.782~0.981, p = 0.022), more prevalent of heart diseases (OR 6.082, 95% CI 1.963~18.839, p = 0.002), and less cluster of family history of liver diseases (OR 0.291, 95% CI 0.113~0.750, p = 0.011) when comparing with already known HCV infected residents. Among the 126 already know HCV infected residents, only 59 (46.8%) received antiviral treatment or regular follow-up. No concept or no willing to receive medical care was observed in 44 (34.9%) residents. CONCLUSION In HCV endemic villages of Taiwan, residents with unaware HCV infection comprised about one third of HCV infected residents and exhibited obscure characteristics to identify. Less than half of already known HCV infected residents received adequate medical care. To eliminate HCV infection, vigorous efforts on enhancing screening coverage, educating update knowledge of liver diseases, and linking to medical care are urgently needed.
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Hézode C. Treatment of hepatitis C: Results in real life. Liver Int 2018; 38 Suppl 1:21-27. [PMID: 29427481 DOI: 10.1111/liv.13638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have transformed traditional treatment options for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. DAA combinations have been shown to be highly effective in reducing the burden of chronic HCV infection in clinical trials and have been recommended by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) treatment guidelines. This review examines the results of second-generation DAA combinations in real-life clinical practice in patients with genotypes 1-3 and in those co-infected with HIV (real-world data in genotypes 4-6 are rare). Second generation DAAs (sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir, sofosbuvir/ledipasvir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir plus dasabuvir, sofosbuvir plus velpatasvir, glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir, grazoprevir plus elbasvir) have very high SVR rates and good safety profiles, higher resistance barriers and are more convenient. Real-world data in all 3 genotypes generally support the EASL guidelines and high overall sustained virological response rates are reported with recommended regimens. However, real-world data are only available for sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir, sofosbuvir/ledipasvir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir plus dasabuvir. Furthermore, because of the existing level of evidence, it is difficult to define optimal regimens based on real-world data (ie, treatment duration, when to include ribavirin and options for patients with cirrhosis). The real-life challenges of managing HIV-coinfected patients are also discussed showing the additional burden of avoiding drug-drug interactions between DAAs and antiretrovirals.
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- Christophe Hézode
- Department of Hepatology, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Université Paris-Est, Créteil, France
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Stewart RA, MacDonald BR, Chu TC, Moore JD, Fasanmi EO, Ojha RP. Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Effectively Treats Hepatitis C Virus Infections in an Underserved Population. Dig Dis Sci 2018; 63:3233-3240. [PMID: 30014226 PMCID: PMC6244975 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5205-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Underserved populations have an unequal burden of HCV infections and poor outcomes with interferon-based treatments. Direct-acting antivirals have the potential to reduce these inequalities. AIMS We aimed to estimate sustained virologic response (SVR) following treatment with sofosbuvir-based regimens for HCV infections among underserved individuals and summarize the frequency of SVR across published studies of underserved populations. METHODS We used data from a clinical cohort of patients aged ≥ 18 years who initiated sofosbuvir-based regimens for HCV infection between February 2014 and June 2016 at an urban public hospital network that serves as the healthcare safety-net for Tarrant County, Texas. We estimated SVR with corresponding 95% confidence limits (CL). In addition, we systematically reviewed the evidence to identify other studies of direct-acting antivirals among underserved populations. RESULTS Our study population comprised 435 patients. The majority of patients were aged ≥ 50 years (76%), male (52%), non-Hispanic White (54%), HCV genotype 1 (79%) and treated with ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (69%). Overall SVR was 89% (95% CL 86, 92%) and highest for ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (SVR = 95%, 95% CL 92, 97%). The reported SVR following direct-acting antivirals among 837 underserved patients from three other studies ranged between 90 and 99%. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that direct-acting antivirals, particularly ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, are generally effective for achieving SVR among underserved patients with HCV infections and may help reduce inequalities in HCV prevalence and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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- Rachel A. Stewart
- Acclaim Gastroenterology, JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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- Pharmacy Services Administration, JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, JPS Health Network, 1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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Update on Recommendations for the Clinical Management of Hepatitis C in Iran 2017. HEPATITIS MONTHLY 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/hepatmon.63956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Chen Z, Cox BD, Garnier-Amblard EC, McBrayer TR, Coats SJ, Schinazi RF, Amblard F. Synthesis and anti-HCV activity of a series of β-d-2'-deoxy-2'-dibromo nucleosides and their corresponding phosphoramidate prodrugs. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2017; 27:5296-5299. [PMID: 29066308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Several β-d-2'-deoxy-2'-substituted nucleoside analogs have displayed potent and selective anti-HCV activities and some of them have reached human clinical trials. In that regard, we report herein the synthesis of a series of 2'-deoxy,2'-dibromo substituted U, C, G and A nucleosides 10a-d and their corresponding phosphoramidate prodrugs 13a-d. The synthesized nucleosides 10a-d and prodrugs 13a-d were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against HCV as well as cellular toxicity. The results showed that the most potent compound was prodrug 13a, which exhibited micromolar inhibitory activity (EC50 = 1.5 ± 0.8 µM) with no observed toxicity. In addition, molecular modeling and free energy perturbation calculations for the 5'-triphosphate formed from 13a and related 2'-modified nucleotides are discussed.
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- Zhe Chen
- Center for AIDS Research, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Center for AIDS Research, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Center for AIDS Research, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States.
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- Center for AIDS Research, Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States.
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He T, Lopez-Olivo MA, Hur C, Chhatwal J. Systematic review: cost-effectiveness of direct-acting antivirals for treatment of hepatitis C genotypes 2-6. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2017; 46:711-721. [PMID: 28836278 DOI: 10.1111/apt.14271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The availability of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has dramatically changed the landscape of hepatitis C virus (HCV) therapy; however, the cost and budget requirements for DAA treatment have been widely debated. AIMS To systematically review published studies evaluating the cost-effectiveness of DAAs for HCV genotype 2-6 infections, and synthesise and re-evaluate results with updated drug prices. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of various electronic databases, including Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane library and EconLit for cost-effectiveness studies published from 2011 to 2016. Studies evaluating DAAs for genotypes 2-6 were included. Reported costs, quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were abstracted. We re-estimated ICERs by varying the price of DAAs from $20 000 to $100 000, and estimated the threshold price at which DAA regimens would be deemed cost-effective (ICER≤$100 000/QALY). RESULTS A total of 92 ICERs for 7 different DAA regimens from 10 published articles were included. Among the abstracted 92 ICERs, 20 were for genotype 2, 40 for genotype 3, 30 for genotype 4, 2 for genotype 5 and none for genotype 6; therefore, only genotypes 2-5 were analysed. At the discounted price of $40 000, 87.0% analyses found DAA regiments to be cost-effective, and 7.6% found to be cost-saving. The median threshold price below which DAAs would be deemed cost-effective was between $144 400 and $225 000, and cost-saving between $17 300 and $25 400. CONCLUSIONS HCV treatment with DAAs is highly cost-effective in patients with HCV genotypes 2-5 at a $100 000/QALY threshold. Timely HCV treatment would be an optimal strategy from both a public health and economic perspective.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Institute for Technology Assessment, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Liver Center and Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Technology Assessment, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Liver Center and Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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