A cost-minimization analysis of combination therapy in hypertension: fixed-dose vs extemporary combinations

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease management and prevention represent the leading cost driver in Italian healthcare expenditure. In order to reach the target blood pressure, a large majority of patients require simultaneous administration of multiple antihypertensive agents. OBJECTIVE: To assess th...

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Main Authors: Marco Bellone, Pierluigi Sbarra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SEEd Medical Publishers 2013-12-01
Series:Farmeconomia: Health Economics and Therapeutic Pathways
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Online Access:https://journals.seedmedicalpublishers.com/index.php/FE/article/view/886