Advances in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Sterjev Zoran

Publications

• Research Article
  Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Antibiotic Regimens Used in Outpatient Treatment of Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  Author(s): Acevski Stevche, Minov Jordan, Sterjev Zoran, Zareski Rubin, Kapedanovska Nestorovska Aleksandra and Suturkova LjubicaAcevski Stevche, Minov Jordan, Sterjev Zoran, Zareski Rubin, Kapedanovska Nestorovska Aleksandra and Suturkova Ljubica
  
  Allocation of the resources in health care and finding a way how to prioritize spending within health care systems are hot issue, even in the developed countries. Introduction of new medical products and technologies is one important driver for increased health care costs. COPD is among top five causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate cost effectiveness of antimicrobial regiments for treatment of acute exacerbation of COPD. Cost effectiveness analysis was performed based on data from two published observational, “real world” studies carried in Institute for occupational Health of Macedonia. Methodology is based on calculation of ICER in as many steps as needed until all exclusion criteria`s are met. All ICER`s are interpreted using cost effectiveness plane. Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid and cefu.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1052.1000212

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