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Comparative Effectiveness Research And Consumers: Lessons from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Gail Shearer Consumers Union September 17, 2009
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Comparative Effectiveness ResearchAnd Consumers:
Lessons from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Gail ShearerConsumers Union
September 17, 2009
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Identifying CR Best Buy Drugs
• Start with credible source of unbiased, rigorous analysis of clinical evidence about drug effectiveness (DERP)
• Intense medical input through consultants, internal CU review,and medical peer review
• Selections based on effectiveness,safety record and price
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Possible Annual Savings: 5 Categories
• Statins $1,000(cholesterol)
• Proton Pump Inhibitors: $2,400(acid reflux and ulcers)
• NSAIDs $3,300(arthritis and pain)
• Anti-depressants $1,000• Diabetes $2500
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Changing from this model of provision of information:
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To unbiased, evidence-based information: