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Table 7 Total treatment costs for with and without SEB scenarios in year 4

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 4 Total costs ($)

Without SEB

With SEB

Stage III/IV

Short acting ESA (SC)

38,308,544

25,996,178

Long acting ESA (SC)

39,849,400

27,041,803

Epoetin SEB

-

13,411,903

Stage V

Short acting ESA (SC)

29,148,598

19,780,239

Long acting ESA (SC)

20,185,070

13,697,588

Short acting ESA (IV)

119,750,354

81,262,590

Long acting ESA (IV)

83,272,569

56,508,765

Epoetin SEB

-

43,304,392

Total

330,514,535

281,003,457

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