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TABLE 86 Kobelt et al., 2005 167 (cont’d)<br />

© Queen’s Printer and Controller <strong>of</strong> HMSO 2006. All rights reserved.<br />

Health Technology Assessment 2006; Vol. 10: No. 42<br />

Sensitivity analysis Yes: sensitivity analysis was conducted and <strong>the</strong> results were found to be most sensitive to<br />

assumptions about <strong>the</strong> costs <strong>of</strong> treatment and <strong>the</strong> difference in utility between <strong>the</strong> treatment<br />

groups<br />

Modelling inputs and Yes<br />

techniques appropriate<br />

Authors’ conclusions Incorporating <strong>the</strong> influence <strong>of</strong> disease activity allows better assessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> anti-<br />

TNF treatment on patients’ general well-being. The cost per QALY gained with combination<br />

treatment with etanercept with MTX compared with MTX alone falls within <strong>the</strong> acceptable<br />

range and <strong>the</strong> probability that <strong>the</strong> cost-<strong>effectiveness</strong> ratio is below a threshold <strong>of</strong> €50,000 is<br />

88%<br />

173

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