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Original Article

Cost-effectiveness of denosumab vs zoledronic acid for prevention of skeletal-related events in patients with solid tumors and bone metastases in the United States

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Pages 712-723 | Accepted 09 Mar 2012, Published online: 27 Mar 2012

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