# Appropriate Comparator for the GBA

**URL:** <https://magic.discourse.group/t/appropriate-comparator-for-the-gba/180>\
**Category:** Pricing & Reimbursement\
**Tags:** gba\
**Created:** [May 23, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://magic.discourse.group/t/appropriate-comparator-for-the-gba/180 "2024-05-23T08:11:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![MA101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6bbea6/32.png) [@MA101](https://magic.discourse.group/u/MA101)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://magic.discourse.group/t/appropriate-comparator-for-the-gba/180/1 "2024-05-23T08:11:48Z")

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Hello,

Could someone explain how does the GBA decide on the appropriate comparator?

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**Author:** ![HTA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a8b319/32.png) [@HTA](https://magic.discourse.group/u/HTA)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://magic.discourse.group/t/appropriate-comparator-for-the-gba/180/2 "2024-05-23T10:41:19Z")

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The appropriate comparator must be authorised for the therapeutic indication (off-label-use is not allowed). Should be a standard of care which has proven itself in practical use. Ideally, a product whose patient-relevant benefit has already been determined by G-BA.