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Table 5 Total treatment costs for with and without SEB scenarios in year 2

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)

Treatments for anemia

Year 2 total costs ($)

Without SEB

With SEB

Stage III/IV

Short acting ESA (SC)

31,736,891

25,402,208

Long acting ESA (SC)

33,013,420

26,423,942

Epoetin SEB

-

4,040,419

Stage V

Short acting ESA (SC)

26,456,982

21,176,169

Long acting ESA (SC)

18,321,156

14,664,254

Short acting ESA (IV)

108,692,464

86,997,449

Long acting ESA (IV)

75,583,082

60,496,699

Epoetin SEB

-

14,292,950

Total

293,803,997

253,494,088

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