An Assessment of the Effectiveness of a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Algorithm in an Integrated Health Care System
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RESULTS: The utilization of NSAIDs per member per month for both brandname and generic NSAIDs decreased significantly after implementation of the algorithm. The mean PMPM cost to the plan for NSAIDs also decreased significantly. However, while the NSAID acquisition cost for the plan decreased, the charges associated with treating NSAID-related adverse events showed an upward trend over the same period.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004