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Direct costs associated with lupus nephritis management in the Private Healthcare System in Brazil: an expert panel perspective / Custos diretos associados ao manejo da nefrite lúpica no Sistema de Saúde Privado no Brasil: uma perspectiva segundo painel de especialistas
Silva, Danielle O; David, Nathalie; Kano, Bruce Y; Kashiura, Diego; Monticielo, Odirlei A; Hayata, André; Gazzotti, Mariana R; Bernardino, Graziela.
  • Silva, Danielle O; Value Evidence and Outcomes (VEO), GSK. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. BR
  • David, Nathalie; Medical Affairs, GSK. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. BR
  • Kano, Bruce Y; IQVIA Real World Insights. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Kashiura, Diego; IQVIA Real World Insights. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Monticielo, Odirlei A; Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre, RS. BR
  • Hayata, André; Centro de Reumatologia Avançada, Private Clinic. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Gazzotti, Mariana R; Medical Affairs, GSK. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. BR
  • Bernardino, Graziela; Value Evidence and Outcomes (VEO), GSK. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. BR
J. bras. econ. saúde (Impr.) ; 14(3)dezembro 2022.
Article in English | LILACS, ECOS | ID: biblio-1414882
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To estimate direct medical costs of lupus nephritis (LN) in the Brazilian private healthcare system.

Methods:

An expert panel of five specialists were convened to discuss health resource usage in LN patient management. The discussion included diagnosis, treatment, and disease monitoring, including dialysis and kidney transplantation. Unit costs (in BRL) were obtained from public sources, and an estimation of 1-year costs was conducted.

Results:

Approximately 76.0% of patients with LN undergo kidney biopsy, of which 48.1% present with LN classes III­IV and 21.4% have class V. Around 67.5% of patients with LN classes III­IV experience an average of four renal flares annually. Overall, 20.3% of patients present refractory LN, and 10.3% have end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation. Estimated total weighted annual costs per patient were BRL 115,824.81 for LN classes III­IV, BRL 85,684.79 for LN class V, BRL 115,594.98 for refractory LN; and BRL 325,712.88 for ESKD. The main annual cost driver for LN classes III­IV was renal flares (BRL 60,240.41; 52.0%) and dialysis for LN class V (BRL 31,128.38; 36.3%).

Conclusions:

Total direct costs increase when LN progresses to ESKD. Although it is challenging to improve the diagnosis, identification of the disease at an early stage, together with rapid initiation of treatment, are fundamental elements to optimize results, potentially reducing costs to the system and the impact of disease burden and quality of life on patients.
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Estimar os custos médicos diretos da nefrite lúpica (NL) no sistema suplementar de saúde brasileiro.

Métodos:

Um painel de cinco especialistas foi estruturado para discutir o uso de recursos em saúde no manejo de pacientes com NL. Nesta discussão, incluíram-se o diagnóstico, o tratamento e o monitoramento da doença, contemplando também diálise e transplante renal. Os custos unitários foram obtidos de fontes públicas e os resultados expressos em custo anual.

Resultados:

Aproximadamente 76,0% dos pacientes com NL são submetidos à biópsia renal, sendo 48,1% com NL de classes III-IV e 21,4% de classe V. Cerca de 67,5% dos pacientes com classes III-IV apresentam, aproximadamente, quatro flares renais anuais. No geral, 20,3% dos pacientes apresentam NL refratária e 10,3% desenvolvem doença renal terminal (DRT), necessitando de diálise e transplante renal. O custo ponderado anual estimado por paciente foi de R$ 115.824,81 para NL de classes III-IV, R$ 85.684,79 para classe V, R$ 115.594,98 para NL refratária e R$ 325.712,88 para DRT. O principal fator para incremento dos custos anuais para NL de classes III-IV foram os flares renais (R$ 60.240,41; 52,0%) e, na classe V, a diálise (R$ 31.128,38; 36,3%).

Conclusões:

Há um incremento dos custos diretos da NL na progressão para DRT. Embora seja desafiador melhorar o diagnóstico, a identificação da doença em uma fase precoce, aliada ao tratamento iniciado de forma célere, são elementos fundamentais para otimizar os resultados, potencialmente reduzindo os custos ao sistema e o impacto da carga da doença e qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lupus Nephritis / Immunosuppression Therapy / Kidney Transplantation / Costs and Cost Analysis / Dialysis Type of study: Health economic evaluation / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: J. bras. econ. saúde (Impr.) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Reumatologia Avançada, Private Clinic/BR / Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/BR / IQVIA Real World Insights/BR / Medical Affairs, GSK/BR / Value Evidence and Outcomes (VEO), GSK/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lupus Nephritis / Immunosuppression Therapy / Kidney Transplantation / Costs and Cost Analysis / Dialysis Type of study: Health economic evaluation / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: J. bras. econ. saúde (Impr.) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Reumatologia Avançada, Private Clinic/BR / Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/BR / IQVIA Real World Insights/BR / Medical Affairs, GSK/BR / Value Evidence and Outcomes (VEO), GSK/BR