Applying diagnosis and pharmacy-based risk models to predict pharmacy use in Aragon, Spain: The impact of a local calibration

• Main Authors: Weiner Jonathan P (Author), Poblador-Plou Beatriz (Author), Abrams Chad (Author), Calderón-Larrañaga Amaia (Author), Prados-Torres Alexandra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the financing of a national health system, where pharmaceutical spending is one of the main cost containment targets, predicting pharmacy costs for individuals and populations is essential for budget planning and care management....