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Compared with a statin alone, the addition of Praluent cost $308 000 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained. But the addition of ezetimibe cost $81 000 per QALY compared with a statin alone.
Additionally, Praluent was associated with a 15% lower risk of death from any cause, which occurred in 334 (3.5%) of patients in the Praluent group and 392 (4.1%) of patients in the placebo group.