Journal article
Economic evaluation of controlled-release oxycodone vs oxycodone-acetaminophen for osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine, in routine practice, the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of oxycodone (OxyContin) compared with standard therapy for osteoarthritis pain.
STUDY DESIGN: Open-label active-controlled randomized naturalistic 4-month study of oxycodone vs a combination of oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet).
Authors
Marshall DA; Strauss ME; Pericak D; Buitendyk M; Codding C; Torrance GW
Journal
The American Journal of Managed Care, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 205–214
Publication Date
April 2006
ISSN
1088-0224