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New osteoporosis research from F. Borgstrom et al outlined

Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, March 28th, 2010

"The study estimated the cost-effectiveness of risedronate compared to no treatment in UK women using the FRAX algorithm for fracture risk assessment. A Markov cohort model was used to estimate the cost-effectiveness," scientists in Stockholm, Sweden report.

"Risedronate was found cost-effective from the age of 65 years, assuming a willingness to pay for a QALY of A 30,000 pound. The aim of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of risedronate for the prevention and treatment in a UK setting using the FRAXA ® algorithm for fracture risk assessment. A further aim was to establish intervention thresholds with risedronate treatment. The cost-effectiveness of...

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