Table 1.
Attribute | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Time with optimal QoL | 10 years | 7 years | 5 years | 2 years |
Substantial improvement of RA symptoms | 9 out of 10 patients | 7 out of 10 patients | 5 out of 10 patients | 3 out of 10 patients |
Onset of treatment action | 7 days | 15 days | 1 month | 3 months |
Severe adverse events | 1 out of 100 patients | 5 out of 100 patients | ||
Mild adverse events | 10 out of 100 patients | 30 out of 100 patients | ||
Mode of administration | Daily oral | Weekly subcutaneous | Monthly subcutaneous | Monthly intravenous |
Additional cost/month for treatment | 0 | 10 | 20 | 50 |
QoL quality of life, RA rheumatoid arthritis