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Short-Term Cost and Health Consequences of Duodenal Levodopa Infusion in Advanced Parkinsons Disease in Sweden: An Exploratory Study
Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 10/20/09
Kristiansen IS et al. – The analysis can be considered exploratory only; it is based on very limited data. Nevertheless, the authors findings suggest that DLI results in a significant improvement in HR–QOL. However, the cost per QALY is likely to be higher than customary cost–effectiveness thresholds. Whether these benefits justify the additional costs depends on how the health benefits are measured and how these benefits are valued by society.
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