Applying diagnosis and pharmacy-based risk models to predict pharmacy use in Aragon, Spain: The impact of a local calibration

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the financing of a national health system, where pharmaceutical spending is one of the main cost containment targets, predicting pharmacy costs for individuals and populations is essential for budget planning and care management....

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Main Authors: Weiner Jonathan P, Poblador-Plou Beatriz, Abrams Chad, Calderón-Larrañaga Amaia, Prados-Torres Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/22