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Challenges in the value assessment, pricing and funding of targeted combination therapies in oncology

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  • Dankó, D.
  • Blay, J-Y.
  • Garrison, L.P.

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The use of targeted combination therapy (TCT) is becoming the standard of care in oncology as cancers are attacked through multiple inhibition mechanisms. TCTs pose a budget challenge to health systems and an economic return challenge for companies developing them.

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  • Dankó, D. & Blay, J-Y. & Garrison, L.P., 2019. "Challenges in the value assessment, pricing and funding of targeted combination therapies in oncology," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 123(12), pages 1230-1236.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:123:y:2019:i:12:p:1230-1236
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2019.07.009
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