Title | Cost-effectiveness of buprenorphine and naltrexone treatments for heroin dependence in Malaysia. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Ruger, Jennifer Prah, Marek Chawarski, Mahmud Mazlan, Nora Ng, and Richard Schottenfeld |
Journal | PloS one |
Volume | 7 |
Issue | 12 |
Pagination | e50673 |
Date Published | 2012 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
Keywords | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Buprenorphine, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Heroin Dependence, Humans, Malaysia, Naltrexone, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | To aid public health policymaking, we studied the cost-effectiveness of buprenorphine, naltrexone, and placebo interventions for heroin dependence in Malaysia. |
DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0050673 |
Alternate Journal | PLoS ONE |