Stop the clots, but at what cost? Pharmacoeconomics of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of stroke in subjects with atrial fibrillation: a systematic literature review

Marshall, S., Fearon, P., Dawson, J. and Quinn, T.J. (2013) Stop the clots, but at what cost? Pharmacoeconomics of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of stroke in subjects with atrial fibrillation: a systematic literature review. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 13(1), pp. 29-42. (doi: 10.1586/ERP.12.79)

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Abstract

Dabigatran etexilate is a newly approved agent for prophylaxis of stroke in atrial fibrillation. Through narrative review, the authors assess evidence of the efficacy of dabigatran in stroke prevention, focusing on the multicenter, randomized trial RE-LY. The authors complement this with a review of the clinical efficacy of standard treatments (antiplatelet and warfarin). Finally, the authors present a systematic review of published studies describing the economics of dabigatran. Our systematic search gave six economic reviews from a variety of healthcare systems (the USA, Canada and the UK) and utilizing different economic models. Analyses suggest economic benefit of high- or sequential-dose dabigatran, particularly when stroke risk is high; intracerebral hemorrhage risk is high or warfarin control is poor. However, questions remain around dabigatran tolerability, compliance and possible unexpected adverse events.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fearon, Dr Patricia and Dawson, Professor Jesse and Quinn, Professor Terry
Authors: Marshall, S., Fearon, P., Dawson, J., and Quinn, T.J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
ISSN:1473-7167

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