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Abstract
Objectives
Evaluate the cost of advanced ovarian cancer, using the microcosting technique, based on real-world evidence from the perspective of a reference Brazilian public hospital.
Methods
Retrospective cohort study of patients newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2017 and followed-up for up to 5 years. A bottom-up microcosting method was applied, using the activity-based cost approach, which evaluates service costs based on activity consumption throughout patients’ journey.
Results
The results indicate a median overall survival of 35.3 months and a median age of 57 years (33-80 years old). The average cost per patient was USD 34 991.595 over a period of 35.3 months, with admissions because of the disease progression and end-of-life care being the most relevant.
Conclusions
The results show that the costs of activities currently involved in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer represent an important economic impact for the public health system. These data can support future analyses on the impact of incorporating new technologies for the treatment of ovarian cancer and on the financing and sustainability of the Brazilian public healthcare system.