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Systematic review shows cost-effectiveness of hyperlipidemia drugs varies by country, indicating need for price adjustments.
Cost-effectiveness of PCSK9 inhibitors and inclisiran varies across developing countries, driven by drug prices, WTP thresholds, and healthcare perspectives. Evolocumab may be cost-effective in high-risk subgroups or in Mexico and Saudi Arabia but remains largely unaffordable elsewhere. Ezetimibe was consistently more favorable. Price reductions, tiered pricing, pooled procurement, and context-specific thresholds are essential to improve access and equity.
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