Avxentyev NA, Davydovskaya MV, Makarova YV, Frolov MY, Klabukova DL. [Pharmacoeconomic aspects of using cladribine (in tablets) for treatment of adult patients with remitting multiple sclerosis].
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2021;
121:30-36. [PMID:
34481433 DOI:
10.17116/jnevro202112108130]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To conduct a pharmacoeconomic analysis of using cladribine (in tablets) as a second-line treatment option for adult patients with highly active remitting multiple sclerosis in Russia.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Current treatment practice of highly active multiple sclerosis (natalizumab, fingolimod, alemtuzumab, ocrelizumab) was considered as a comparator for cladribine (in tablets). Clinical and economic study was conducted using the «cost minimization» method. For budget impact analysis cost of using cladribine (in tablets) was compared to the cost of using current treatment practice.
RESULTS
Cladribine in tablets is a cost-saving alternative for treatment of patients with highly active multiple sclerosis compared to the current treatment practice. Within a 4-year period direct medical costs reduction is 2 million RUB (50.1%) per person.
CONCLUSION
In case of switching the patients, who are currently provided with other disease modifying drugs, to cladribine, in 4 years health budget will save up to 6284 million RUB (50.1%).
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