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How are we evaluating the cost-effectiveness of companion biomarkers for targeted cancer therapies? A systematic review.

Mikyung Kelly SeoJohn Cairns
Published in: BMC cancer (2021)
We found no consistent approach applied in assessing the value of companion biomarker tests and including the characteristics of biomarkers in an economic evaluation of targeted oncology therapies. Currently, many economic evaluations fail to capture the full value of companion biomarkers beyond sensitivity/specificity and cost related to biomarker testing.
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