Cost-Effectiveness Analysis on3Chinese and Western Medicines in the Treatment of Senile Functional Constipation
- VernacularTitle:3种中西药物治疗老年功能性便秘的成本-效果分析
- Author:
Li HA
;
Na HA
;
Baorong HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Senile functional constipation;
Traditional Chinese medicine;
Western medicine;
Cost-effectiveness analysis
- From:
China Pharmacy
2005;0(19):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of3Chinese and western medicines in treating senile func?tional constipation.METHODS:186patients with senile functional constipation were randomly assigned to receive Forlax powder preparation for infusion,Liuweianxiao capsule and Buzhongyiqitang respectively,the therapeutic efficacies of the3groups were observed and the cost-effectiveness analysis were conducted12weeks after treatment.RESULTS:The cure rates for the3groups were77.6%,83.3%and85.5%,respectively;the costs for the3groups were963.52yuan,877.00yuan and850.12yuan,respectively;the ratio of cost to effectiveness were1241,1052and975,respectively;the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of Group A and B were1435and1221as compared with Group C.CONCLUSION:Liuweianxiao capsule(Group B)was the preferred option for the treatment of senile functional constipation.
