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Study · Not a test of the peptide alone · 2023

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Cost-utility analysis of semaglutide for type 2 diabetes after its addition to the National Medical Insurance System in China.

Hu S, Gu S, Qi C, Wang S, Qian F, Shi C, Fan G

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism23 Oct 2022Cited by 8 (Europe PMC)

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Results from this study10

No result from this study comes from a test of the peptide.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone10

In this study, the peptide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking the peptide.

  1. 01Computer modelNot a test of Semaglutide aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, semaglutide yielded 0.04 more QALYs than dulaglutide.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, semaglutide yielded more quality-adjusted life years than dulaglutide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseQuality-adjusted life years
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Dulaglutide
    Outcome group
    Quality of life · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Main analysis (SEMA vs. DULA) revealed a mean difference in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of 0.04 QALYs and costs of $1132.29.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  2. 02Computer modelNot a test of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, dulaglutide yielded 0.04 fewer QALYs than semaglutide.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, dulaglutide yielded fewer quality-adjusted life years than semaglutide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseQuality-adjusted life years
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Semaglutide
    Outcome group
    Quality of life · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Main analysis (SEMA vs. DULA) revealed a mean difference in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of 0.04 QALYs and costs of $1132.29.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Dulaglutide (Trulicity) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Dulaglutide (Trulicity).

  3. 03Computer modelNot a test of Semaglutide aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, semaglutide costs exceeded dulaglutide costs by $1132.29.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, semaglutide cost more than dulaglutide.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCosts
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Dulaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Main analysis (SEMA vs. DULA) revealed a mean difference in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of 0.04 QALYs and costs of $1132.29.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  4. 04Computer modelNot a test of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, dulaglutide costs were $1132.29 lower than semaglutide costs.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, dulaglutide cost less than semaglutide.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCosts
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Semaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Main analysis (SEMA vs. DULA) revealed a mean difference in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of 0.04 QALYs and costs of $1132.29.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Dulaglutide (Trulicity) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Dulaglutide (Trulicity).

  5. 05Computer modelNot a test of Semaglutide aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, semaglutide versus dulaglutide had an incremental cost-utility ratio of $26 957.44/QALY.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, semaglutide had an incremental cost-utility ratio of $26 957.44/QALY compared with dulaglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableIncremental cost-utility ratio
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Dulaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The incremental cost-utility ratio was $26 957.44/QALY, showing that SEMA was a better option compared with DULA.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  6. 06Computer modelNot a test of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, semaglutide versus dulaglutide had an incremental cost-utility ratio of $26 957.44/QALY.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, semaglutide had an incremental cost-utility ratio of $26 957.44/QALY compared with dulaglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableIncremental cost-utility comparison
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Semaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    The incremental cost-utility ratio was $26 957.44/QALY, showing that SEMA was a better option compared with DULA.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Dulaglutide (Trulicity) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Dulaglutide (Trulicity).

  7. 07Computer modelNot a test of Semaglutide aloneIn silicoOther

    In the semaglutide versus dulaglutide model, discount rate contributed most to the incremental cost-utility ratio in sensitivity analyses.

    In plain wordsIn computer models comparing semaglutide with dulaglutide, discount rate most affected the incremental cost-utility ratio.

    Outcome
    Not applicableDiscount rate sensitivity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In sensitivity analyses, the discount rate made the greatest contribution to the incremental cost-utility ratio.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  8. 08Computer modelNot a test of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) aloneIn silicoOther

    In the semaglutide versus dulaglutide model, discount rate contributed most to the incremental cost-utility ratio in sensitivity analyses.

    In plain wordsIn computer models comparing semaglutide with dulaglutide, discount rate most affected the incremental cost-utility ratio.

    Outcome
    Not applicableDiscount rate sensitivity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In sensitivity analyses, the discount rate made the greatest contribution to the incremental cost-utility ratio.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Dulaglutide (Trulicity) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Dulaglutide (Trulicity).

  9. 09Computer modelNot a test of Semaglutide aloneIn silicoOther

    In a Chinese diabetes model, binary search indicated approximately 6.83% scope for semaglutide cost reduction to be cost-effective versus dulaglutide.

    In plain wordsIn computer models, semaglutide costs had approximately 6.83% scope for reduction to be cost-effective compared with dulaglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicablePrice reduction for cost-effectiveness
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Dulaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the binary search, there was still scope to reduce the SEMA cost further by approximately 6.83% to be cost-effective, taking DULA as a reference.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  10. 10Computer modelNot a test of Dulaglutide (Trulicity) aloneIn silicoOther

    Using dulaglutide as reference, binary search indicated approximately 6.83% scope for semaglutide cost reduction to be cost-effective.

    In plain wordsIn computer models using dulaglutide as reference, semaglutide costs had approximately 6.83% scope for reduction to be cost-effective.

    Outcome
    Not applicableReference comparison for semaglutide price reduction
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Semaglutide
    Outcome group
    Cost-effectiveness · Whole body

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In the binary search, there was still scope to reduce the SEMA cost further by approximately 6.83% to be cost-effective, taking DULA as a reference.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The main research purpose is to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of semaglutide (SEMA) with that of dulaglutide (DULA) for patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes throughout their lifetime.
    Summary · context
    Cost-utility analysis was performed by the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Outcomes Model 2 (UKPDS OM2) from the perspective of health care providers in China.
    Summary · context
    Baseline characteristics and clinical efficacy of SEMA and DULA were sourced from the high-dose comparison in the SUSTAIN-7 trial.

    In this study, Dulaglutide (Trulicity) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Dulaglutide (Trulicity).

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    Study results updated

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