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Summary of potential economic effects of the echinocandins.
| Parameter/agent | Caspofungin | Micafungin | Anidulafungin |
|---|---|---|---|
| cost-effectiveness in invasive candidiasis/candidemia | X | X | X |
| cost-effectiveness in suspected infections | X | X | X |
| Lowering the incidence of IRF | X | X | X |
| cost-effectiveness in prophylaxis | X |
X = potential reduction of total treatment cost vs. more traditional antifungals.
