Budget impact analysis of ocriplasmin for the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion in the USA.

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Vitreomacular traction (VMT) treatment options include watchful waiting, vitrectomy and intravitreal ocriplasmin injection (Jetrea

MATERIALS & METHODS: VMT prevalence, treatment patterns and disease resolution rates were from literature, a US retinal-specialist survey and the OASIS trial. Medicare payment rates were applied and a national scenario analysis was conducted.

RESULTS: With ocriplasmin available, vitrectomy use and complications-related costs decreased. Budget impact of ocriplasmin to the health plan was US$143,599 over 2 years or US$0.0060 per-member per-month.

CONCLUSION: Ocriplasmin was projected to be minimally cost-additive at US$0.0060 per-member per-month over 2 years.

Volume

7

Issue

12

First Page

1195

Last Page

1207

ISSN

2042-6313

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

30350717

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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