A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States

Background: This analysis compares the cost-effectiveness of a cell-based influenza vaccine to a recombinant influenza vaccine, and each to no vaccination. The analysis is based on United States (US) commercial and societal perspectives. Methods: A Susceptible–Exposed–Infectious–Recovered (SEIR) tra...

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Main Authors: Myron J. Levin, Neda Al Rawashdh, Liliane Mofor, Pablo Anaya, Richard M. Zur, Emily B. Kahn, Daniel Yu, Joaquin F. Mould-Quevedo
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author Myron J. Levin
Neda Al Rawashdh
Liliane Mofor
Pablo Anaya
Richard M. Zur
Emily B. Kahn
Daniel Yu
Joaquin F. Mould-Quevedo
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description Background: This analysis compares the cost-effectiveness of a cell-based influenza vaccine to a recombinant influenza vaccine, and each to no vaccination. The analysis is based on United States (US) commercial and societal perspectives. Methods: A Susceptible–Exposed–Infectious–Recovered (SEIR) transmission model of the total US population followed with a cost-effectiveness model for 18–64-year-olds was used to estimate the clinical and economic impact of vaccination over one influenza season (2018–2019). Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted. Results: Both enhanced vaccines prevented a substantial number of influenza cases and influenza-related deaths compared to no vaccination. The cell-based vaccine was associated with higher quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained compared to the recombinant vaccine or no vaccination. The cell-based vaccine had a 36% lower vaccination cost, amounting to $2.8 billion in cost savings, compared to the recombinant vaccine. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) for the cell-based vaccine, compared to the recombinant vaccine or no vaccination, were dominant from all payer perspectives, regardless of risk groups. Conclusions: Overall, the cell-based vaccine was cost-saving compared to the recombinant vaccine for subjects aged 18–64 years in the US, achieving comparable health outcomes with a significant reduction in associated costs.
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spelling doaj-art-a85705b5e64a49e1b16857bd5d17a1ce2025-08-20T02:04:41ZengMDPI AGVaccines2076-393X2024-10-011211121710.3390/vaccines12111217A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United StatesMyron J. Levin0Neda Al Rawashdh1Liliane Mofor2Pablo Anaya3Richard M. Zur4Emily B. Kahn5Daniel Yu6Joaquin F. Mould-Quevedo7Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USAReal-World Solutions, IQVIA, Falls Church, VA 22042, USACSL Seqirus USA, Summit, NJ 07901, USAReal-World Solutions, IQVIA, Falls Church, VA 22042, USAReal-World Solutions, IQVIA, Falls Church, VA 22042, USAReal-World Solutions, IQVIA, Falls Church, VA 22042, USACSL Seqirus Australia, Melbourne 3052, AustraliaCSL Seqirus USA, Summit, NJ 07901, USABackground: This analysis compares the cost-effectiveness of a cell-based influenza vaccine to a recombinant influenza vaccine, and each to no vaccination. The analysis is based on United States (US) commercial and societal perspectives. Methods: A Susceptible–Exposed–Infectious–Recovered (SEIR) transmission model of the total US population followed with a cost-effectiveness model for 18–64-year-olds was used to estimate the clinical and economic impact of vaccination over one influenza season (2018–2019). Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted. Results: Both enhanced vaccines prevented a substantial number of influenza cases and influenza-related deaths compared to no vaccination. The cell-based vaccine was associated with higher quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained compared to the recombinant vaccine or no vaccination. The cell-based vaccine had a 36% lower vaccination cost, amounting to $2.8 billion in cost savings, compared to the recombinant vaccine. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) for the cell-based vaccine, compared to the recombinant vaccine or no vaccination, were dominant from all payer perspectives, regardless of risk groups. Conclusions: Overall, the cell-based vaccine was cost-saving compared to the recombinant vaccine for subjects aged 18–64 years in the US, achieving comparable health outcomes with a significant reduction in associated costs.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/12/11/1217cell-based influenza vaccinerecombinant influenza vaccinecost-effectivenessUnited States
spellingShingle Myron J. Levin
Neda Al Rawashdh
Liliane Mofor
Pablo Anaya
Richard M. Zur
Emily B. Kahn
Daniel Yu
Joaquin F. Mould-Quevedo
A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
Vaccines
cell-based influenza vaccine
recombinant influenza vaccine
cost-effectiveness
United States
title A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
title_full A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
title_fullStr A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
title_full_unstemmed A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
title_short A Clinical and Economic Comparison of Cell-Based Versus Recombinant Influenza Vaccines in Adults 18–64 Years in the United States
title_sort clinical and economic comparison of cell based versus recombinant influenza vaccines in adults 18 64 years in the united states
topic cell-based influenza vaccine
recombinant influenza vaccine
cost-effectiveness
United States
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/12/11/1217
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