1.Cost-utility analysis of rezivertinib versus gefitinib as first-line treatment for EGFR mutation-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Xiaowei ZHU ; Tongming ZHU ; Jia YI ; Wenqiang LI ; Piaopiao LU ; Aizong SHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(1):55-60
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of rezivertinib versus gefitinib as first-line treatment for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system. METHODS A Markov model was constructed based on the REZOR trial data, with a cycle length of 3 weeks and a study duration of 5 years. Both costs and health outcomes were discounted at an annual rate of 5%. A cost-utility analysis was conducted using 3 times China’s 2024 per capita gross domestic product as the willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold. The economic differences between the rezivertinib regimen versus the gefitinib regimen were evaluated using the incremental cost- effectiveness ratio (ICER) and incremental net monetary benefit (INMB). Sensitivity and scenario analyses were performed to verify the robustness of the model. RESULTS Compared to the gefitinib regimen, the rezivertinib regimen saved 225 310.47 yuan and gained an additional 0.57 quality- adjusted life years (QALYs), resulting in an ICER of -395 562.80 yuan/QALY, which was much lower than the WTP threshold of this study, indicating that rezivertinib had an absolute economic advantage. The INMB analysis (389 041.26 yuan) further validated this conclusion. One-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the model. Scenario analysis, incorporating a 15% reduction in drug prices and adjustments to the utility values for progression free survival and progression disease, yielded consistent results with the base case analysis. CONCLUSIONS Compared to gefitinib, rezivertinib as a first-line treatment for EGFR mutation-positive advanced NSCLC has an absolute economic advantage.
2.Application of early intraperitoneal perfusion combined with intravenous chemotherapy in patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(10):1524-1527
Objective To discuss the application of early intraperitoneal perfusion combined with intravenous chemotherapy in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.Methods 100 patients with advanced colorectal cancer were randomly divided into two groups, 50 cases in each group.The control group was treated with intravenous chemotherapy alone after surgery.The observation group was given low perfusion combined with intravenous chemotherapy after surgery.The clinical effect and adverse reaction of the two groups were compared.Results The total effective rate and 3-year survival rate of the observation group(86.0%,34.0%) were significantly higher than those of the control group(68.0%,20.0%).The recurrence rate and metastasis rate of the observation group(14.0%,10.0%) were significantly lower than those of the control group(34.0%,28.0%), the differences were statistically significant(x2=4.482,4.486,5.482,5.263,all P<0.05).At the same time,there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Early intraperitoneal perfusion combined with intravenous chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer can improve the long term survival rate of patients,and the curative effect is accurate.Therefore,it has the value of popularization and application in clinic.

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