Optimising oncology drug expenditure in Ireland.

Biosimilars Clinical trials Expanded access programmes Personalised therapy Pharmacoeconomics Therapy rationalisation

Journal

Irish journal of medical science
ISSN: 1863-4362
Titre abrégé: Ir J Med Sci
Pays: Ireland
ID NLM: 7806864

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
03 Apr 2024
Historique:
received: 16 11 2023
accepted: 15 03 2024
medline: 3 4 2024
pubmed: 3 4 2024
entrez: 3 4 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

A combination of improvements in patient survival, increasing treatment duration, and the development of more expensive agents has led to a doubling of per-capita spending on cancer medicines in Ireland (2008-2018). Despite this, access to new drugs is poor in comparison to other EU countries. We examine methods to optimise oncology drug spending to facilitate access to newer anticancer agents. Key targets for spending optimisation (biosimilar use, clinical trials and expanded access programs, waste reduction, avoidance of futile treatment, and altered drug scheduling) were identified through an exploratory analysis. A structured literature search was performed, with a focus on articles relevant to the Irish Healthcare system, supplemented by reports from statutory bodies. At the present time, EMA-approved agents are available once approved by the NCPE. Optimising drug costs occurs through guideline-based practice and biosimilar integration, the latter provides €80 million in cost savings annually. Access to novel therapies can occur via over 50 clinical trials and 28 currently available expanded access programmes. Additional strategies include reversion to weight-based immunotherapy dosing, potentially saving €400,000 per year in our centre alone, vial sharing, and optimisation of treatment schedules. A variety of techniques are being employed by oncologists to optimise costs and increase access to innovation for patients. Use of biosimilars, drug wastage, and prescribing at end of life should be audited as key performance indicators, which may lead to reflective practice on treatment planning. Such measures could further optimise oncology drug expenditure nationally facilitating approval of new agents.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38568369
doi: 10.1007/s11845-024-03672-y
pii: 10.1007/s11845-024-03672-y
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

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Subventions

Organisme : Health Research Board
ID : CTIC-2021-002
Pays : Ireland

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Ruth Kieran (R)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. kieranr@tcd.ie.
Cancer Research@UCC, College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. kieranr@tcd.ie.

Maeve Hennessy (M)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Cancer Research@UCC, College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Kate Coakley (K)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

Hazel O'Sullivan (H)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

Tim Cronin (T)

College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Daire Lynch (D)

Cancer Trials Ireland, RCSI House, 121 St Stephen's , Dublin 2, Green, Ireland.

Eibhlin Mulroe (E)

Cancer Trials Ireland, RCSI House, 121 St Stephen's , Dublin 2, Green, Ireland.

Katie Cooke (K)

Department of Pharmacy, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

Dearbhaile Collins (D)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Cancer Research@UCC, College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Seamus O'Reilly (S)

Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Cancer Research@UCC, College of Medicine & Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Cancer Trials Ireland, RCSI House, 121 St Stephen's , Dublin 2, Green, Ireland.

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