11/15/2025
In , certain findings provide meaningful guidance for reimbursement decisions and resource allocation. These 2 studies—presented at in offer precisely that !
I am pleased to share the results of two analyses that I co-led, focusing on the economic evaluation of Direct Oral Anticoagulants ( ) compared with Vitamin K Antagonists ( ) in .
These projects were conducted in collaboration with:
👩⚕️ Dr. Razika Igoud, who represented and presented our work onsite in Glasgow, and whose field expertise and methodological rigor were essential to the project;
👩💼 Dr. Leila Adda Abou, who provided contextual input at key stages of the analysis.
📌 1️⃣ — DOACs vs VKAs
Our budget impact model assessed the financial implications of introducing reimbursement for DOACs within the Algerian public healthcare system.
Key insights include:
✔ An initial increase in pharmaceutical expenditure,
✔ Substantial offsets through reduced monitoring requirements,
✔ Fewer hospitalizations related to bleeding or INR instability,
✔ Improved overall treatment stability.
This analysis provides a forward-looking projection essential for policymakers evaluating the affordability and sustainability of broader DOAC adoption.
📌 2️⃣ — DOACs vs VKAs
Our cost-utility model demonstrates that DOACs are cost-effective in the Algerian context, with an ICER significantly below the national willingness-to-pay threshold.
Supporting evidence includes:
✔ measurable gains in QALYs,
✔ reduced incidence of complications,
✔ enhanced quality of life for patients.
These findings support the progressive integration of DOACs into national treatment pathways and reimbursement frameworks.
🌍 A Scientific Contribution Conducted Independently
This research was carried out independently, driven by my personal interest and ongoing engagement in health economics, pharmaceutical policy, and evidence-based decision-making.
For me, pharmacoeconomics is not simply a technical discipline, it is a strategic tool to improve efficiency, therapeutic equity, access to innovation, and make better decisions.
🙏 My thanks to IQVIA for supporting us, and to all those who contributed directly or indirectly to these studies.
📄 Posters available here:
🔗 Budget Impact Analysis: https://urls.fr/5mgRhg
🔗 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: https://urls.fr/inKsvL
💬 I remain available for discussions on economic evaluation, budget impact modelling, reimbursement strategies, and the role of HEOR in health system performance.