ISSN:
1573-7241
Keywords:
hypertension
;
Australia
;
cost-effectiveness
;
ACE inhibitors
;
simvastatin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The treatment of hypertension by costly new drugs such as the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, means that careful monitoring of health care expenditure is essential. If drugs like simvastatin come to be widely used, costs will mount even more. New drugs cannot be used indiscriminately.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01869566
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