Comparison of utilization and total medicare fee-for-service expenditures for subcutaneous versus intravenous versions of a select group of therapies

To our knowledge, this study was the first and largest US Medicare claims analysis, comparing patients receiving SC or IV versions of the same therapeutic across multiple drugs and indications. Findings demonstrated that SC delivery may facilitate reduced resource utilization and expenditures across drugs and disease indications.

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Journal of Medical Economics
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2025-09-12
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2025.2555141
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Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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Comparison of utilization and total medicare fee-for-service expenditures for subcutaneous versus intravenous versions of a select group of therapies

Jason C. Maynard, Caitlin Sheetz, P. Sarocco, Peter Kardel
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Comparison of utilization and total medicare fee-for-service expenditures for subcutaneous versus intravenous versions of a select group of therapies

Jason C. Maynard, Caitlin Sheetz, P. Sarocco, Peter Kardel
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Abstract

To our knowledge, this study was the first and largest US Medicare claims analysis, comparing patients receiving SC or IV versions of the same therapeutic across multiple drugs and indications. Findings demonstrated that SC delivery may facilitate reduced resource utilization and expenditures across drugs and disease indications.

Journal of Medical EconomicsVol. 28(1)
Health Strat (Kenya) (KE), Health Economics and Outcomes Research (United Kingdom) (GB), Strategic Analysis (United States) (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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