A Cost-Effectiveness and Budget Impact Analysis of AbobotulinumtoxinA in Greece

Toxins (Basel). 2023 Sep 8;15(9):561. doi: 10.3390/toxins15090561.

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of abobotulinumtoxinA (aboBoNT-A) plus Best Supportive Care (BSC) compared with BSC alone for managing limb spasticity in adult patients in Greece, as well as to conduct a budget impact analysis of the introduction of aboBoNT-A in the Greek healthcare system compared to onabotulinumtoxinA (onaBoNT-A). Clinical studies were utilized to extract data on drug efficacy and patients' utility, while cost data were collected from Greek sources. The results of the study showed that aboBoNT-A plus BSC was a cost-effective treatment option for both upper and lower limb spasticity in adult patients compared to BSC. Additionally, introducing aboBoNT-A into the Greek healthcare system resulted in cost savings in pharmaceutical spending over a 5-year period. The findings suggest that incorporating aboBoNT-A into the Greek healthcare system could improve patient access to treatment and healthcare resource efficiency, as it is a more economical option compared to onaBoNT-A.

Keywords: abobotulinumtoxinA; budget impact analysis; cost-effectiveness analysis; limb spasticity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A* / therapeutic use
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Greece
  • Humans

Substances

  • abobotulinumtoxinA
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A

Grants and funding

This study was sponsored by Ipsen.