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Comparative Utility of Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, and Docetaxel in Breast Cancer Treatment in West Sumatera. Fitria, Najmiatul; Nur Rahmadani, Intan; Permatasari, Dita; Handayani, Fitri
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Journal (PBSJ) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Journal (PBSJ)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/pbsj.v6i2.40914

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The large number of breast cancer cases in Indonesia and the high cost of treatment cause the need for utility analysis. West Sumatra province ranks second with the highest prevalence of breast cancer in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the quality of life of breast cancer patients at the national referral hospital Dr. M. Djamil, West Sumatra, who underwent chemotherapy. This study used a cross-sectional design from January to April 2024. Data collection was done prospectively by filling out questionnaires at the Chemotherapy Unit. Utility value was obtained from filling out a questionnaire with the EQ-5D-5L instrument. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The data obtained was 47 respondents who received Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide chemotherapy regimen (24 respondents) and a Docetaxel chemotherapy regimen (23 respondents), all of whom met the inclusion criteria in this study. The average utility value obtained for the doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide regimes is 0.637, and the average utility value for the docetaxel regimen is 0.704. Age did not affect utility (p>0.05), while recent education, occupation, and patient origin affected utility (p<0.05). Both regimens provided similar perceived quality of life and overall health status as measured by utility and VAS scores, suggesting comparable patient-reported quality of life outcomes between these chemotherapy treatments.
Cost-Effectiveness of ACTH vs. ACT Chemotherapy Regimens at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Aulia Zahara Rizki, Nadiatul; Permatasari, Dita; Handayani, Fitri; Asra, Ridho; Fitria, Najmiatul
JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis) Vol 12 No 2 (2025): J Sains Farm Klin 12(2), August 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jsfk.12.2.138-144.2025

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Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and is often diagnosed at a late stage, especially in Indonesia. This highlights the need for cost-effective treatment options. ACT (Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide, and Taxane) and ACTH (ACT plus Herceptin/Trastuzumab) are used chemotherapy regimens, but studies comparing their cost-effectiveness are still limited. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of ACT versus ACTH for breast cancer treatment using tumor volume reduction. Method: A retrospective cost-effectiveness study was carried out at Dr. M. Djamil Hospital by comparing direct medical costs and tumor volume changes in breast cancer patients treated with ACT or ACTH regimens. Effectiveness was based on the average change in tumor volume, and cost-effectiveness was evaluated using the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER). Results: The mean tumor volume reduction in the ACT group was 2820.85 ± 11190.42 cm³, and significantly higher at 9273.50 ± 60101.33 cm³ in ACTH, although the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.614). The average direct medical cost for ACTH was IDR 67,138,579, compared to IDR 13,005,027 for ACT. The ICER calculation resulted in IDR-838,935 per cm³ of tumor reduction, while the negative ICER might suggest cost savings, it does not imply that ACTH is a dominant strategy indicating that ACTH incurred a higher cost with less effectiveness per unit of tumor reduction than ACT. Conclusion: The high associated cost leads to a negative ICER, suggesting that ACT may be more cost-effective in this setting. These findings are critical for optimizing chemotherapy choices within limited healthcare budgets.