Choice of generic antihypertensive drugs for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease - A cost-effectiveness analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A range of antihypertensive drugs exists, and their prices vary widely mainly due to patent rights. The objective of this study was to explore the cost-effect...

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Main Authors: Wisløff Torbjørn, Selmer Randi M, Halvorsen Sigrun, Fretheim Atle, Norheim Ole F, Kristiansen Ivar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/26