Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) has been shown to improve the outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). We estimate the long-term impact on health status of prescribing the TNF antagonist etanercept, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness in a health economic model.
Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research ScHARR, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 40 Regent Street, Sheffield S1 4DA, UK. n.j.bansback@sheffield.ac.uk