Cost-Effectiveness Analysis on3Chinese and Western Medicines in the Treatment of Senile Functional Constipation / 中国药房
China Pharmacy
;
(12)2005.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-525834
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of3Chinese and western medicines in treating senile func?tional constipation.METHODS:
186patients with senile functional constipation were randomly assigned to receive Forlax powder preparation for infusion,Liuweianxiao capsule and Buzhongyiqitang respectively,the therapeutic efficacies of the3groups were observed and the cost-effectiveness analysis were conducted12weeks after treatment.RESULTS:
The cure rates for the3groups were77.6%,83.3%and85.5%,respectively;the costs for the3groups were963.52yuan,877.00yuan and850.12yuan,respectively;the ratio of cost to effectiveness were1241,1052and975,respectively;the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of Group A and B were1435and1221as compared with Group C.CONCLUSION:
Liuweianxiao capsule(Group B)was the preferred option for the treatment of senile functional constipation.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Health economic evaluation
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Pharmacy
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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