The model was designed to compare 10–20mg/day of escitalopram to 50–200mg/day of sertraline. Benefits (utility) scores were calculated based on clinical and utility data obtained from the literature. Direct medical costs included costs of the antidepressants, titration, treatment failures, and ...
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