作者: Robert D Lieberthal , Kellie Dudash , Rita Axelrod , Neil I Goldfarb
DOI: 10.2217/PME.13.7
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摘要: Aim: An economic model was used to evaluate the potential impact and cost–effectiveness of companion diagnostic testing for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials & methods: A decision analysis examined alternative patient management strategies advanced NSCLC who were not amenable surgical treatment. review literature provided variables develop a timely base case sensitivity analysis. future scenario also modeled. The includes three options: conventional treatment (CT), new (NT) (CD) strategy. Results: In based upon current data, cost per life-year saved CT, NT option CD US$43,367, US$47,394 US$47,779, respectively. in more expensive, effective targeted therapy US$47,748, US$69,255 US$66,369, Conclusion: s...