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A Retrospective Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of HFA-BDP MDI (Qvar®) Compared With CFC-BDP MDI and FP MDI Used in the Management of Asthma in a Representative UK UK Primary Care Population
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Extra-fine hydrofluoroalkane-beclomethasone dipropionate, Fluticasone propionate, and 3 other interventions for Asthma. Completed, enrolled 815,377 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and direct healthcare costs of managing asthma in patients with evidence of persistent asthma, following the initiation and increased dose of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy using HFA-BDP (Qvar®) (either as initial therapy or as a step-up therapy) compared with the most commonly prescribed alternative ICS in the UK, CFC-beclometasone (BDP) and fluticasone (FP) as metered dose inhalers (MDIs). Qvar vs FP analyses were split between adults (12-60yrs) and paediatrics (5-11yrs).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Initiation of HFA-BDP (any dose) in steroid naive patients via MDI
An increase in the baseline BDP-equivalent dose of inhaled corticosteroid as HFA-BDP via MDI
An increase in the baseline BDP-equivalent dose of inhaled corticosteroid as FP via MDI
An increase in the baseline BDP-equivalent dose of inhaled corticosteroid as CFC-BDP via MDI
Initiation of FP (any dose) via MDI in steroid naive patient
Initiation of CFC-BDP (any dose) via MDI in steroid naive patient