10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of cost-utility analysis (CUA) in pharmacoeconomics?
To measure the value of interventions in quality-adjusted life years (QALY)
In cost-utility analysis (CUA), what does 1.0 QALY represent?
Living for 1 year in perfect health
What is the disadvantage of cost-utility analysis (CUA) as discussed in the text?
Difficult to determine an accurate value of utility
What is the unit used to measure the value of interventions in cost-utility analysis (CUA)?
Quality-adjusted life years (QALY)
What does perfect health correspond to, in terms of utility, in cost-utility analysis (CUA)?
1.0 utility per year
What is the primary focus of cost-utility analysis (CUA)?
Measuring and calculating utility-based outcomes
In the field of economics, what is 'UTILITY' used to indicate?
Individual or group preferences
What do some authors prefer to use instead of the term 'UTILITY'?
Preference weight or preference value
What is an important consideration when making a decision between terminal care and prevention interventions?
The expected outcome measures
What is the main purpose of computing quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) calculations?
To estimate the utility values for different health states
This quiz covers the cost-utility analysis (CUA) in pharmaceutics, addressing its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the steps involved in measuring and calculating CUA. It is part of the PHAM 120 lecture on the preparation of solid dosage forms by Dr. Mustafa Omer.
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