Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Formoterol Versus Salmeterol in Patients with Asthma

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Maureen P. M. H. Rutten-van Mölken
Eddy K. A. van Doorslaer
M. Denise Till
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[1] Erasmus University Rotterdam,Institute for Medical Technology Assessment
[2] Novartis,undefined
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PharmacoEconomics | 1998年 / 14卷
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Adis International Limited; Salbutamol; Salmeterol; Formoterol; Emergency Room Visit;
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Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relative economic consequences of treating asthmatics with twice daily dry powder formoterol 12mg as compared with salmeterol 50mg from a societal perspective.
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页数:13
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