Costs of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Nonmalignant Pain in Germany: An Economic Model Comparing Transdermal Fentanyl (Durogesic) with Controlled-Release Morphine

The fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (fentanyl-TTS; Durogesic) has a distinct route of administration and safety profile compared with other opioids used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. These aspects are likely to have an impact on patient acceptance and functioning as well as ef...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The European journal of health economics 2002-06, Vol.3 (2), p.111-119
Hauptverfasser:	Lehmann, K., Radbruch, L., H.-H. Gockel, Neighbors, D., Nuyts, G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cost control Cost estimates Dosage Health care costs Morphine Opioid analgesics Original Papers Pain Titration Transdermal application Unit costs
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