BIOLOGICS AND BIOSIMILARS IN ALBANIA; CONSUMPTION AND COSTS
CURRENT ISSUE.!!!! International Journal on Bioinformatics & Biosciences (IJBB) ISSN : 1839-9614 Webpage : https://wireilla.com/ijbb/index.html PAPER TITLE; BIOLOGICS AND BIOSIMILARS IN ALBANIA; CONSUMPTION AND COSTS ABSTRACT; Biological therapies use proteins that have been produced with biological technology to generate targeted effects within the body, impact the body's immune system, and reduce inflammation at various stages. Biologics are used in the treatment of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, arthropathic psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. The aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive review and analyze the market dynamics related to the use of these treatments in Albania. Methods: This is a retrospective and observational study based on FDSKSH’s data for 2023. Results: The total annual reimbursement cost for 2023 was ALL 188,208,780 (1 ALL = 0.01 USD). The average reimbursement cost per patient was ALL 209820.2679...
