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January 29, 2026Journal of Medical EconomicsOpen Access

Cost implications of introducing the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY meningitis/encephalitis panel vs. real-time PCR in adult and pediatric populations in the UK

Emilija Veljanoska Ágota Szende Fiona McGill Sofia Gomes Shabana Malik

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This research examines the cost-effectiveness of the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY meningitis/encephalitis panel compared to real-time PCR.
Cost analysis comparing BIOFIRE FILMARRAY and real-time PCR
Assessment of clinical outcomes
Evaluation of NHS resource utilization
BIOFIRE ME panel may enhance clinical outcomes
Reduction in NHS resource use observed
Findings align with national goals for antimicrobial stewardship

Abstract

The results indicate that the BIOFIRE ME panel may improve clinical outcomes while reducing NHS resource use, aligning with national goals to optimize antimicrobial stewardship and hospital efficiency.

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Veljanoska et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fc73c1c9540dea80e3eb https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2025.2609504

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