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Cost-Effectiveness and Budget Impact Analysis of the Use of Faricimab in Diabetic Macular Edema and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Colombia
Background: Retinal diseases are major contributors to disability, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. Diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) represent a significant disease and economic burden in Colombia. Assessing the economic evaluation of available treatments is essential for the efficient allocation of healthcare resources. Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of using faricimab for the treatment of patients with DME and nAMD within the Colombian health system. Methods: This study used a 25-year Markov cohort model to estimate the cost-effectiveness of faricimab vs aflibercept, ranibizumab, and brolucizumab. We used the methodological guidelines of the local health technology assessment agency for conducting the cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis. Transition probabilities and injection frequencies were derived from the literature. Drug prices were retrieved from public local databases. Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were assessed. The potential patient population for the budget impact analysis was estimated based on disease prevalence and expert consultations. Results: Faricimab treat-and-extend (T&E) was dominant vs aflibercept T&E (+0.22 QALYs), ranibizumab T&E (+0.55 QALYs), and brolucizumab for 8 to 12 weeks (+0.06 QALYs) in DME, generating cost savings (in US dollars) of 3849, 1375, and 2824,respectively.InnAMD,faricimabalsoshoweddominancevsafliberceptasneeded(+0.12QALYs),ranibizumabasneeded(+0.05QALYs),andbrolucizumab8to12weeks(+0.12QALYs)withsavingsin(US) 7223, 5792,and 6798, respectively. Assuming an annual market share increase for faricimab of 15% for DME and 13% for nAMD, the Colombian Health System could save 144millionover3years.Ofthesesavings, 122.7 million are attributed to drug costs and 21.3milliontoadministrationcosts(US 1 = Col$4325). Conclusion: Considering a willingness to pay threshold of $5988 per additional QALY, faricimab is a cost-effective alternative for both DME and nAMD for the Colombian healthcare system, showing dominance over other anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. Faricimab provides better health outcomes at lower costs vs other treatments.
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Retinal Diseases and Treatments
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