Pharmacoeconomics.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-119233
ABSTRACT
Pharmacoeconomics focuses on the costs and benefits of drug therapy and pharmacoeconomic evaluations provide a basis for resource allocation and utilization. It is increasingly becoming important for health policy decision-making. A pharmacoeconomic evaluation may be conducted as an economic assessment incorporated into clinical trials. Such trials should compare the new drug/procedure with an older drug or existing intervention. Four techniques are used for economic evaluation, namely, cost-minimization analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis and cost-benefit analysis. The choice of the evaluation method depends on the nature of outcomes and the context in which the choices need to be made. Pharmacoeconomics is a young science that will improve with application. Its need is undeniable, especially in developing countries.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto
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Custos de Medicamentos
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Análise Custo-Benefício
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Farmacoeconomia
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Tomada de Decisões
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Alocação de Recursos
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Política de Saúde
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Pesquisa sobre Serviços de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
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