Current medical research and opinion
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Comparative Study
Economic impact of generic substitution of lamotrigine: projected costs in the US using findings in a Canadian setting.
Generic substitution may not always save health care costs for antiepileptic drugs (AED). ⋯ Use of generic lamotrigine in Canada was significantly associated with increased overall medical costs compared to brand use. Projected overall US health care costs would likely increase as well.
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To estimate the costs and quality-adjusted life weeks of duloxetine and escitalopram. ⋯ This analysis suggests that escitalopram was more effective in terms of QALWs and less costly than duloxetine for treatment of depression.
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To examine the prevalence of probable overactive bladder (OAB) in black, Hispanic, and white women. ⋯ OAB is prevalent among black, white, and Hispanic women. Using a simple OAB awareness tool, such as the OAB-V8, can help clinicians identify patients with bothersome OAB symptoms who could benefit from treatment. The survey results may have been limited by incorrect self-reported responses, the demographics of the population, and incomplete surveys.