Abstract:OBJECTIVES:Fragility fractures (FF) are associated with increased mortality, deterioration in health-related quality of life and high costs. Teriparatide stimulates bone remodeling. The aim of this study was to assess the cost and health effects of teriparatide in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and high risk of FF from the perspective of public healthcare system in Mexico. METHODS: Target population was women aged 70 years, with PMOP, T-score Ϫ4.0 and three clinical risk factors, with a recent v… Show more
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