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Table 1. Cost of New DMARDs

Leflunomide (Avara) $229.80 *
Entracept (Enbrel) $1,019.44 ^†
Infliximab (Remicade) $1,282.56 ^‡
* Cost based on 30 days at 20 mg/day.
† Cost based on 25 mg, 2 times per week for 30 days.
‡ Cost based on first 45 days of treatment for a 65-kg patient.
Adapted from Abramowicz M. Drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2000;42:57-64.

Leflunomide (Avara)	$229.80 *
Entracept (Enbrel)	$1,019.44 ^†
Infliximab (Remicade)	$1,282.56 ^‡

*	Cost based on 30 days at 20 mg/day.
†	Cost based on 25 mg, 2 times per week for 30 days.
‡	Cost based on first 45 days of treatment for a 65-kg patient.