Evaluating the affordability of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis medicines in a middle-income country
Abstract Background A heavy financial burden is imposed on patients suffering from chronic diseases due to medicine out-of-pocket payments. Objectives This study focuses on assessing the affordability of medications used for chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) such as asthma, chronic obstructive pul...
Main Authors: | Mahdieh Fathi, Najmeh Moradi, Nazila Yousefi, Farzad Peiravian, Nikta Shobeiri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02737-5 |
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