The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in children and young people: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Background: Optimal therapy for children with chronic hepatitis C is unclear. Two treatment regimens are currently licensed in children. Objectives: To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys®, Roche) and peginterferon alfa-2b [ViraferonPeg®, Merck...

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Main Authors: Debbie Hartwell, Keith Cooper, Geoff K Frampton, Louise Baxter, Emma Loveman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2014-10-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18650