Cost-effectiveness of first- v. second-generation antipsychotic drugs: results from a randomised controlled trial in schizophrenia responding poorly to previous therapy.

BACKGROUND: There are claims that the extra costs of atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic drugs over conventional (first-generation) drugs are offset by improved health-related quality of life. AIMS: To determine the relative costs and value of treatment with conventional or atypical antipsyc...

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Main Authors: Davies, L, Lewis, S, Jones, P, Barnes, T, Gaughran, F, Hayhurst, K, Markwick, A, Lloyd, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007