A systematic review and economic evaluation of epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa in anaemia associated with cancer, especially that attributable to cancer treatment
Wilson J, Yao GL, Raftery J, Bohlius J, Brunskill S, Sandercock J, et al
 
 
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Citation
Wilson J, Yao GL, Raftery J, Bohlius J, Brunskill S, Sandercock J, et al. A systematic review and economic evaluation of epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa in anaemia associated with cancer, especially that attributable to cancer treatment. Health Technology Assessment 2007; 11(13): 1-220
Authors' objectives

"To assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa (referred to collectively in this report as epo) in anaemia associated with cancer, especially that attributable to cancer treatment." (from executive summary)

Authors' conclusions

Epo is effective in improving haematological response and RBCT requirements, and appears to have a positive effect on HRQoL. The incidence of side-effects and effects on survival remains highly uncertain. If there is no impact on survival, it seems highly unlikely that epo would be considered a cost-effective use of healthcare resources.

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http://www.hta.ac.uk/1442
INAHTA brief and checklist

http://www.inahta.org/Publications/Briefs-Checklist-Impact/20072/3135/

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MeSH
Hepatitis C /drug therapy; Interferon-alpha /therapeutic use
Language Published
English
Country of organisation
England
Address for correspondence
NETSCC, Health Technology Assessment, Alpha House, University of Southampton Science Park, Southampton, SO16 7NS UK Tel: +44 23 8059 5586 Email: hta@hta.ac.uk
AccessionNumber
32007000513
Date bibliographic record published
22/10/2007
Date abstract record published
22/10/2007
 
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