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Table 4 Total treatment costs for with and without SEB scenarios in year 1

From: A budget impact analysis of the introduction of erythropoiesis stimulating agent subsequent entry biologics for the treatment of anemia of chronic kidney disease in Canada

Patient type (CKD stage)

Treatment for anemia

Year 1 total costs ($)

Without SEB

With SEB

Stage III/IV

Short acting ESA (SC)

28,391,013

24,206,178

Long acting ESA (SC)

29,532,964

25,179,805

Epoetin SEB

-

930,614

Stage V

Short acting ESA (SC)

23,648,751

20,162,925

Long acting ESA (SC)

16,376,488

13,962,594

Short acting ESA (IV)

97,155,486

82,834,767

Long acting ESA (IV)

67,560,443

57,602,033

Epoetin SEB

-

3,193,963

Total

262,665,144

228,045,878

  1. SEB = subsequent entry biologic; CKD = chronic kidney disease; ESA = erythropoiesis stimulating agents; SC = subcutaneous; IV = intravenous.