CMA Flashcards
1
Q
CMA stands for
A
cost minimization analysis
2
Q
what is CMA
A
compares two or more treatments with assumed or demonstrated equivalency in safety & efficacy
MUST LOOK AT EFFICACY AND DEMONSTRATE IT IS EQUAL
focus is to determine the LEAST COSTLY treatment alternative
3
Q
when to use CMA
A
comparing:
-different dosage forms of same drug
-generic vs brand drug
-drugs with a class effect (ACEi, statins)
4
Q
challenges with CMA
A
the only way to apply a CMA is if you know in advance that the outcomes are equal
