Cost-effectiveness of maintenance treatment with a barrier-strengthening moisturizing cream in patients with atopic dermatitis in Finland, Norway and Sweden

Norrlid, Hanna (author)

Hjalte, Frida (author)

Lundqvist, Adam (author)

Svensson, Åke (author): Lund University,Lunds universitet,Yrkes- och miljödermatologi,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Occupational and Environmental Dermatology,Lund University Research Groups

Ragnarson Tennvall, Gunnel (author): IHE – The Swedish Institute for Health Economics

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Medical Journals Sweden AB, 2016
2016
English.
In: Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1651-2057 .- 0001-5555. ; 96:2, s. 173-176

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Abstract Subject headings

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder with high prevalence, especially in the Nordic countries. Effective maintenance therapy during symptom-free episodes may prolong the time to eczema relapse according to a previously published clinical trial. The present study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a barrier-strengthening moisturizer containing 5% urea, compared with a moisturizer with no active ingredients during eczema-free periods. A health economic microsimulation model, based on efficacy data from a randomized clinical trial, analysed the cost-effectiveness of the barrier-strengthening treatment in Finland, Norway and Sweden. The barrier-strengthening moisturizer was cost-saving compared with the moisturizer with no active ingredients in all 3 countries. The result was confirmed in all but 1 sensitivity analysis. In conclusion, the barrier-strengthening moisturizer is cost-effective as maintenance therapy for patients with atopic dermatitis compared with a moisturizer with no active ingredients.

By the author/editor: Norrlid, Hanna; Hjalte, Frida; Lundqvist, Adam; Svensson, Åke; Ragnarson Tennva ...

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