Pharmacoeconomics as an instrument of clinical pharmacology for optimization of pharmacotherapy (review)

Abstract

Pharmacoeconomics is an essential component of health technology assessment and the appraisal of medicines for use by patients. As a comparatively young discipline, its methods continue to evolve. Pharmacoeconomic analysis encompass cost-minimization, cost-utility, cost-benefit, and cost-effectiveness studies, providing essential information critical for optimization of pharmacotherapy, optimal healthcare resource allocation and drug development success.

Keywords

• pharmacoeconomics
• analysis
• clinical pharmacology
• фармакоэкономика
• анализ
• клиническая фармакология