Module 4: Building a Monograph - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Module Description

Cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) and budget impact models are essential evidence-based tools for determining the value of a therapy. Participants will dive into examples of cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and budget impact models.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Compare the various types of pharmacoeconomic studies that may be included in the monograph. 
  • Introduce the organization ICER, review results from an ICER long-term cost-effectiveness study and review the ICER Integrated Evidence Rating system. 
  • Review results from an example budget impact analysis. 
  • Discuss how P&T Committees review economic evidence within the monograph. 

 

Course summary

Course opens: 
09/17/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
Cost:
$0.00

Faculty/Authors:

Navya Garimella
Pharmacy Resident
Premera Blue Cross

Jenn Huynh
Pharmacy Resident
Premera Blue Cross

Kristen Patti, PharmD, MS  
Manager, Clinical Drug Evaluation & Policy 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 

Reviewers:

Elizabeth Hill, PharmD, MBA 
Independent Managed Care Consultant 

Amy Lugo PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, FAPhA, FAMCP 
Founder and CEO 
Lonestar Health Solutions 

Kristen Patti, PharmD, MS  
Manager, Clinical Drug Evaluation & Policy 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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