Pharmacoeconomic studies. Pitfalls and problems.
The literature on economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals is growing rapidly. Although there have been substantial methodologic advances, there remain serious problems and pitfalls. This presentation focuses on three aspects, i.e., use (and abuse) of evaluation studies, methodologic problems, and the quality of published studies.
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University of Antwerp.
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D015982:Bias; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D004341:Drug Evaluation / Q000191:economics*; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D019057:Quality-Adjusted Life Years; D012107:Research Design; D014481:United States