Journal article
Cost-Utility Analysis of Discontinuing Antidepressants in England Primary Care Patients Compared with Long-Term Maintenance: The ANTLER Study
Abstract
BackgroundDepression is a common mental health condition with considerable negative impact on health and well-being. Although antidepressants are recommended as first-line treatment, there is limited evidence regarding the cost effectiveness of long-term maintenance antidepressants for preventing relapse.ObjectivesOur objective was to calculate the mean incremental costs and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) over 12 months of discontinuing …
Authors
Clarke CS; Duffy L; Lewis G; Freemantle N; Gilbody S; Kendrick T; Kessler D; King M; Lanham P; Mangin D
Journal
Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 269–282
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2022
DOI
10.1007/s40258-021-00693-x
ISSN
1175-5652