Table 6

 Cost per QALY gained, treatment continuation beyond the trial, 2004

Costs (€)Difference (from MTX)Effects (QALYs)Difference (from MTX)Cost per QALY gained (v MTX)
1 euro = 9.20 Swedish kronor.
Treatment for 10 years
Methotrexate1499433.43
Etanercept/methotrexate192091421484.340.9146494
Treatment for 5 years, extrapolation to 10 years
Methotrexate1542623.31
Etanercept/methotrexate185030307683.960.6547316