Relationship Between Short-Acting β-Adrenergic Agonist Use and Healthcare Costs
Overuse of rescue medication among asthma patients is associated with increased exacerbations and higher total and asthma-related healthcare costs.
Economic Assessment of Initial Maintenance Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Compared with ipratropium alone, fluticasone/salmeterol combination therapy resulted in better clinical outcomes and similar or lower treatment costs in all COPD populations studied.