Cost-Benefit Model of Varying Nexplanon and Other Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (Larc) Methods: Uptake Compared to the Oral Contraceptive Pill: UK Perspective
Abstract:Objectives: Cost is considered one of the major barriers to greater use of LARC (Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive) methods, especially cost of treatment initiation. However, when considering their contraceptive efficacy alongside cost of pregnancy, LARC methods are deemed by NICE to be more cost-effective than combined oral contraceptive pills even at one year of use. (NICE LARC CG30 2005). MethOds: A 3 year time-horizon cost-benefit model was developed to assess budgetary impact of increasing LARC uptake … Show more
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