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Achieving cost-neutrality with long-acting reversible contraceptive methods

Author(s): Trussell, James; Hassan, F.; Lowin, J.; Law, A.; Filonenko, A.

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dc.contributor.authorTrussell, James-
dc.contributor.authorHassan, F.-
dc.contributor.authorLowin, J.-
dc.contributor.authorLaw, A.-
dc.contributor.authorFilonenko, A.-
dc.date.accessioned2019-11-25T17:51:28Z-
dc.date.available2019-11-25T17:51:28Z-
dc.date.issued2015en_US
dc.identifier.citationTrussell, J, Hassan, F, Lowin, J, Law, A, Filonenko, A. (2015). Achieving cost-neutrality with long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. Contraception, 91 (49 - 56). doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2014.08.011en_US
dc.identifier.issn0010-7824-
dc.identifier.urihttp://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/pr14b34-
dc.description.abstractObjectives—This analysis aimed to estimate the average annual cost of available reversible contraceptive methods in the United States. In line with literature suggesting long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods become increasingly cost-saving with extended duration of use, it aimed to also quantify minimum duration of use required for LARC methods to achieve cost-neutrality relative to other reversible contraceptive methods while taking into consideration discontinuation. Study design—A three-state economic model was developed to estimate relative costs of no method (chance), four short-acting reversible (SARC) methods (oral contraceptive, ring, patch and injection) and three LARC methods [implant, copper intrauterine device (IUD) and levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) 20 mcg/24 h (total content 52 mg)]. The analysis was conducted over a 5-year time horizon in 1000 women aged 20–29 years. Method-specific failure and discontinuation rates were based on published literature. Costs associated with drug acquisition, administration and failure (defined as an unintended pregnancy) were considered. Key model outputs were annual average cost per method and minimum duration of LARC method usage to achieve cost-savings compared to SARC methods. Results—The two least expensive methods were copper IUD ($304 per women, per year) and LNG-IUS 20 mcg/24 h ($308). Cost of SARC methods ranged between $432 (injection) and $730 (patch), per women, per year. A minimum of 2.1 years of LARC usage would result in costsavings compared to SARC usage. Conclusions—This analysis finds that even if LARC methods are not used for their full durations of efficacy, they become cost-saving relative to SARC methods within 3 years of use. Implications—Previous economic arguments in support of using LARC methods have been criticized for not considering that LARC methods are not always used for their full duration of efficacy. This study calculated that cost-savings from LARC methods relative to SARC methods, with discontinuation rates considered, can be realized within 3 years.en_US
dc.format.extent49 - 56en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.ispartofContraceptionen_US
dc.rightsAuthor's manuscripten_US
dc.titleAchieving cost-neutrality with long-acting reversible contraceptive methodsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.identifier.doidoi:10.1016/j.contraception.2014.08.011-
pu.type.symplectichttp://www.symplectic.co.uk/publications/atom-terms/1.0/journal-articleen_US

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