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Table 8 Total treatment costs for with and without SEB scenarios in year 5

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 of CKD

Year 5 total costs ($)

Without SEB

With SEB

Stage III/IV

Short acting ESA (SC)

41,530,100

26,014,455

Llong acting ESA (SC)

43,200,535

27,060,815

Epoetin SEB

-

18,505,171

Stage V

Short acting ESA (SC)

28,324,361

17,742,380

Long acting ESA (SC)

19,614,295

12,286,394

Short acting ESA (IV)

116,364,164

72,890,512

Long acting ESA (IV)

80,917,865

50,686,950

Epoetin SEB

-

53,556,198

Total

329,951,320

278,742,875

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