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Pharmaceutical cost savings from the treatment of oncology patients in clinical trials

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was twofold: to assess the annual pharmaceutical savings associated with the treatment of cancer patients at Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital and to estimate the cost of innovative antineoplastic therapies that patients receive as experimental treatment, both during clinical trials throughout 2020. Material and methods: An observational and financial analysis of the drug cost related to clinical trials was applied. Direct cost savings to the Regional Health System of Cantabria and the cost of innovative therapies used as an experimental treatment in clinical trials were quantified. Results: This study includes 38 clinical trials with a sample of 101 patients. The clinical trials analyzed provide a total cost savings of €603,350.21 and an average cost saving of €6,630.22 per patient. Furthermore, the total investment amounts to €789,892.67, with an average investment of €15,488.09 per patient. Conclusions: Clinical trials are essential for the advancement of science. Furthermore, clinical trials can be a significant source of income for both hospitals and Regional Health Systems, contributing to their financial sustainability.

 Fuente: Biomedical Journal, 2024, 100742 (In Press)

 Editorial: Elsevier

 Año de publicación: 2024

 Nº de páginas: 24

 Tipo de publicación: Artículo de Revista

 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2024.100742

 ISSN: 2319-4170

 Url de la publicación: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bj.2024.100742

Autoría

BORJA GOMEZ MEDIAVILLA

MARTÍNEZ CALLEJO, VIRGINIA

MARIA LANZA POSTIGO

SALCEDO LAMBEA, MATILDE

BLANCO MESONERO, YOLANDA

OCHAGAVIA SUFRATEGUI, MARÍA

DURÁN, IGANACIO