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Cost-effectiveness analysis on six regimens in treating pneumonia

Weiye Zhang

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Objective:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of six medication regimens in the treatment of pneumonia.Methods: 321 cases of pneumonia were collected and divided into A,B,C,D,E,F groups according to medication regimens.The therapeutic effects were observed among the various groups and the cost-effectiveness analysis was performed.Results:There was no significant differences in the cure rate and the rate of adverse reactions among various groups(P0.05).The cost-effectiveness ratios were 14.27,16.97,15.09,21.06,21.6 and 24.12 respectively.Conclusion:The medication regimen of group A is the optimal one among 6 regimens for treating pneumonia.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Pneumonia, Regimen, Cure rate, Cost-effectiveness analysis, Cost effectiveness, Adverse effect, Internal medicine