Which of the following pharmacoeconomic analyses has an outcome measurement based on QALYs?
A. Cost-minimization analysis
B. Cost-effectiveness analysis
C. Cost-benefit analysis
D. Cost-utility analysis
Ans: D. Cost-utility analysis
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A) 2 to 4 B) 3 to 5 C) 5 to 8 D) 5 to 10
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