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Dapagliflozin cost-effectiveness analysis in heart failure patients in Egypt.

Magdy AbdelhamidGihan Hamdy ElsisiAhmed SeyamAhmed ShafieMary KirollosSandy EmadShady MansyMohamed Sobhy
Published in: Journal of medical economics (2022)
Dapagliflozin was found to be a highly cost-effective and cost-saving medication when compared to SOC and sacubitril/valsartan, respectively, in the treatment of HF-rEF from Egyptian healthcare system perspective. The ICER was below the willingness-to-pay threshold because dapagliflozin improved outcomes (less frequent hospitalization and mortality).
Keyphrases
  • ejection fraction
  • healthcare
  • cardiovascular events
  • health insurance
  • heart failure
  • combination therapy
  • coronary artery disease
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • glycemic control
  • weight loss
  • data analysis