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Economic Evaluation of Cannabinoid Oil for Dravet Syndrome: A Cost-Utility Analysis.

Jesse ElliottBláthnaid McCoyTammy CliffordBeth K PotterGeorge A WellsDoug Coyle
Published in: PharmacoEconomics (2021)
Compared with clobazam/valproate, adjunctive cannabinoid oil may be a cost-effective treatment for Dravet syndrome, if a decision maker is willing to pay at least $32,399 for each QALY gained. The opportunity costs of continuing to fund stiripentol, but not cannabinoid oil, should be considered.
Keyphrases
  • fatty acid
  • health insurance
  • decision making
  • combination therapy