Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Using Different Types of Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery in Russia

Purpose : To perform cost-effectiveness analysis of using different types of monofocal intraocular lenses (IOL) for cataract surgery in adults in Russian Federation. Materials and methods . MS Excel based model of medical care patients with cataract has been developed for 1 patient undergoing surgery treatment. “cost-effectiveness” and “budget impact” analyses (BIA) were used to measure the costs associated with cataract treatment with different types of monofocal IOLs for the state budget. Direct medical costs included IOLs cost, treatment of PCO with neodymium-doped uttrium aluminium garnet laser capsulotomy (Nd:YAG), side effects treatment associated with Nd:YAG and were calculated from the Russian healthcare system perspective. Results . Cost-effectiveness analysis among monofocal IOLs demonstrated that the lowest costs for 1 case of successful cataract surgery followed by implantation of the IOL are connected with the use of the AcrySof® Single Piece model — 4,938 rubles, the largest costs — using the Tecnis® One model — 11,753.5 rubles. The use of others hydrophobic IOLs on the AcrySof® platform demonstrated economic feasibility, analyzed models have costs for 1 effective cataract treatment -AcrySof® IQ 9,858 rubles, AcrySof® Natural 6,452 rubles. The conducted BIA has showed that direct medical costs for surgical treatment of cataracts with the implantation of monofocal IOLs from different manufacturers for 100 patients amount to 708,121 rubles. If ua monofocal IOL are used alone on an AcrySof® platform, the cost will be 691,261 rubles, the difference is in favor of monofocal IOL on an AcrySof® platform — 16,860 rubles. Conclusion . Using AcrySof® IOLs for cataract surgery in adult patients is an effective and an economically justified treatment option in Russia Federation.