Economic Viability of Shorter All-Oral TB Treatment in India
An economic evaluation published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, published in February 2026, demonstrated that 6-month; all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are more cost-effective and yield better health outcomes than India's traditional longer treatments.
- The study was conducted by ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT).
Key Findings
- BPaL Efficiency: The BPaL (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid and Linezolid) regimen is both more effective and cost-saving than the previous standard of care. Specifically, the health system saves Rs. 379 per patient for every additional Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) gained.
- BPaLM Value: The BPaLM (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid, and Moxifloxacin) ....
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