Healthcare resource utilization and costs among patients with psoriasis treated with ixekizumab or adalimumab over 2 years of follow-up in real-world settings.
Andrew BlauveltNianwen ShiMwangi J MurageScott A KernNajwa SomaniRussel T BurgeTerri L RidenourCarolyn R LewNicole M ZimmermanBaojin ZhuPublished in: Journal of medical economics (2022)
All-cause HCRU was higher in IXE than ADA users. Healthcare costs were also higher in IXE than ADA users after ICER adjustment, over 24 months. Cost differences were largely driven by higher treatment adherence associated with IXE. Index drug costs were comparable after ICER and adherence adjustments.