If budesonide-formoterol were to become available OTC and used as-needed for mild asthma, it would save lives and cut healthcare costs, according to a computer modeling study at AAAAAI23
Shaker and colleagues used computer modeling to compare the cost-effectiveness of as-needed budesonide-formoterol vs over-the-counter inhaled epinephrine in underinsured U.S. adults who were self-managing their mild asthma. The study randomly assigned these individuals into three groups: OTC inhaled epinephrine , OTC budesonide-formoterol , or no OTC option.
The cost savings emerged even though in the United States asthma controller therapies cost about 10 times more than rescue therapies . "On the product label, it says Symbicort should be used on a daily basis," Pongdee said."But if a prescription comes through and says you're going to use this 'as needed,' the health plan may say that's not appropriate because that's not on the product label."
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