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Case Study: How a Simple Chemotherapy Dose Adjustment Saved Thousands Per Day


Optimizing chemotherapy dosing with a cost saving capsule conversion

Background:

A brand name oral chemotherapy drug used to treat white blood cell cancers (lymphomas) is available in 70mg capsules and 140mg capsules.  

Opportunity:

We identified members taking six 70mg capsules (lower strength) daily—a higher-cost regimen compared to three 140mg capsules (higher strength) daily.

Result:

Drug titration regimen is unique and requires thoughtful evaluation to determine the most cost-effective dose. This simple regimen switch led to thousands of dollars in savings per day for the client and also reduced the member’s daily medication burden.    

Savings:

Cost Savings per Day: $2,446.93

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Results may vary based on formulary design. Past results do not guarantee future results.