Cost-Effectiveness of Atomoxetine for Treating Children with ADHD
The investigators of a study published in Current Medical Research and Opinion compared annual healthcare costs among children prescribed either atomoxetine or extended-release guanfacine, 2 non-stimulants that have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The findings suggested that patients who initiated atomoxetine monotherapy incurred lower all-cause healthcare costs in a single year by $3086, on average.
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