The doctors with the best qualitative profile on these indicators had less expenditure per inhabitant. However, no differences were found in the cost per prescription or cost per treatment between doctors. Therefore, interventions must prioritize improving drug prescription quality rather than just promoting changes to lower-cost drugs.
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