PMID- 38094535 OWN - NLM STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE LR - 20231214 IS - 2168-8184 (Print) IS - 2168-8184 (Electronic) IS - 2168-8184 (Linking) VI - 15 IP - 11 DP - 2023 Nov TI - The Efficacy, Safety, and Economic Outcomes of Using Ferric Derisomaltose for the Management of Iron Deficiency in China: A Rapid Health Technology Assessment. PG - e48717 LID - 10.7759/cureus.48717 [doi] LID - e48717 AB - Intravenous (IV) iron supplementation is the preferred treatment option for managing severe iron deficiency (ID) and ID anemia (IDA). Three of the available IV iron preparations are ferric derisomaltose (FDI), ferric carboxymaltose (FCM), and iron sucrose (IS). The objective of the present work was to review the published literature about the efficacy, safety, quality of life (QoL), and economic outcomes of using FDI, FCM, and IS for the treatment of ID. A systematic literature search was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible studies were assessed for quality using appropriate tools, and data were extracted and analyzed for key outcomes. The evidence synthesis was based on published systematic literature reviews (SLRs), meta-analyses (MAs), indirect treatment comparisons (ITCs), and health technology assessments (HTAs); we also included economic evaluations performed from a Chinese perspective. Out of 337 initial hits, the review included 12 studies. The findings indicated that FDI, FCM, and IS had comparable efficacy in terms of hemoglobin (Hb) improvement. FDI showed a better safety profile with a lower risk of hypophosphatemia, hypersensitivity reactions, and cardiovascular adverse events (AEs) compared to IS and FCM. FDI also demonstrated better cost-effectiveness compared to IS, with potential cost savings attributed to fewer infusions and improved compliance. None of the included studies evaluated QoL after IV iron administration for ID. FDI offers a safe, efficacious, and cost-effective treatment option for ID. It exhibits comparable efficacy to FCM and IS but presents a better safety profile and economic advantage. FDI fulfills the criteria of efficacy, safety, economy, innovation, suitability, and accessibility, making it a promising choice for ID management in China. CI - Copyright (c) 2023, Yun et al. FAU - Yun, Lu AU - Yun L AD - School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, CHN. FAU - YuMei, Zhu AU - YuMei Z AD - School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, CHN. FAU - Bn, Vallish AU - Bn V AD - Department of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, and Medicine, MarksMan Healthcare Communications, Hyderabad, IND. FAU - Tang, Qingu AU - Tang Q AD - School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, CHN. FAU - Feng, Chang AU - Feng C AD - School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, CHN. LA - eng PT - Journal Article PT - Review DEP - 20231113 PL - United States TA - Cureus JT - Cureus JID - 101596737 PMC - PMC10716724 OTO - NOTNLM OT - cost-effectiveness OT - efficacy OT - ferric carboxymaltose OT - ferric derisomaltose OT - iron deficiency OT - iron sucrose OT - rapid health technology assessment OT - safety COIS- The authors have declared financial relationships, which are detailed in the next section. EDAT- 2023/12/14 06:42 MHDA- 2023/12/14 06:43 PMCR- 2023/11/13 CRDT- 2023/12/14 04:17 PHST- 2023/11/13 00:00 [accepted] PHST- 2023/12/14 06:43 [medline] PHST- 2023/12/14 06:42 [pubmed] PHST- 2023/12/14 04:17 [entrez] PHST- 2023/11/13 00:00 [pmc-release] AID - 10.7759/cureus.48717 [doi] PST - epublish SO - Cureus. 2023 Nov 13;15(11):e48717. doi: 10.7759/cureus.48717. eCollection 2023 Nov.