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Table 1 ESAs classification per strength (IU/mcg) and price between originator & biosimilar products in 2012

From: Budget impact analysis on erythropoiesis–stimulating agents use for the management of chemotherapy-induced anaemia in Greece

Originators

Brand

Strength

Active substance

Average hospital price/syringe (€)*

 

150 MCG

 

192.27

300 MCG

Darbepoetin α

385.11

ARANESP

500 MCG

 

635.49

 

10.000 IU

 

60.79

20.000 IU

Epoetin β

149.68

NEO RECORMON

30.000 IU

 

190.16

60.000 IU

 

342.25

 

10.000 IU

 

53.9

20.000 IU

Epoetin α

122.79

30.000 IU

 

196.55

EPREX

40.000 IU

 

212.42

Biosimilars

Brand

Strength

Active substance

Average hospital price/syringe (€)*

ABSEAMED

10.000 IU

 

50.26

20.000 IU

Epoetin α

101.91

30.000 IU

 

152.87

40.000 IU

 

203.83

10.000 IU

 

47.41

 

20.000 IU

Epoetin α

94.37

BINOCRIT

30.000 IU

 

141.55

40.000 IU

 

188.73

10.000 IU

Epoetin ζ

54.51

RETACRIT

40.000 IU

 

255.54

  1. *Hospital Prices 2012.