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Table 6 Total treatment costs for with and without SEB scenarios in year 3

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 3 total costs ($)

Without SEB

With SEB

Stage III/IV

Short acting ESA (SC)

35,043,965

26,219,895

Long acting ESA (SC)

36,453,512

27,274,518

Epoetin SEB

-

7,807,525

Stage V

Short acting ESA (SC)

28,414,572

21,259,783

Long acting ESA (SC)

19,676,765

14,722,155

Short acting ESA (IV)

116,734,773

87,340,957

Long acting ESA (IV)

81,175,581

60,735,569

Epoetin SEB

-

26,863,384

Total

317,499,168

272,223,786

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