Abstract:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of intravitreal aflibercept 2 mg every 8 weeks after 3 initial monthly doses (IVT-AFL 3+Q8) versus Ranibizumab 0.5 mg monthly (RAN Q4) and pro re nata after 3 initial monthly doses (RAN 3+PRN) in the treatment of patients with Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) from a Chinese payer's perspective, so as to provide evidence to support rational drug use in clinical practice in China. Methods: A Markov model was developed to simulate the progression of the diseas… Show more
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