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Pharmacoeconomic Studies: Pitfalls and Problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Diana De Graeve  and
Walter Nonneman
Diana De Graeve
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp
Walter Nonneman
Affiliation:
University of Antwerp
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Abstract

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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General Essays
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 12 , Issue 1 , Winter 1996 , pp. 22 - 30
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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