Tranexamic acid for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: a cost-effectiveness analysis

BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Recent data have demonstrated that tranexamic acid reduces death because of bleeding when used as a treatment for postpartum hemorrhage. The World Health Organization now recommends tranexamic acid as a first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage; however, data are not yet available on the frequency of use in the United States, where tranexamic …