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Fibromyalgia Drugs Tested for Value

Investigators compare common fibromyalgia therapies.

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    Duloxetine 120 mg is more effective than amitriptyline for fibromyalgia.

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    It yields 10.40 QALYs vs. 9.99 for amitriptyline.

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    Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio: $1,536 per QALY.

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    Study involved a predominantly female cohort aged 48.4 years.

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    Importance of including indirect costs highlighted.

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    Findings suggest societal costs should influence treatment decisions.

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    Model limitations noted in real-world treatment patterns.

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    Research led by Sarah S. Downen, PharmD, MS.

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Fibromyalgia Drugs Tested for Value

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 23, 2026

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