Budesonide/formoterol is more cost-effective than salmeterol/fluticasone in severe COPD: a Markov model simulation

S. Borg, A. Ericsson (Lund, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Primary care management of respiratory disease
Session: Primary care management of respiratory disease
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 4236
Disease area: Airway diseases

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