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Meta-analysis

Cost-effectiveness of tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cost-utility studies

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Pages 1027-1040 | Received 13 Feb 2023, Accepted 14 Aug 2023, Published online: 28 Aug 2023

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