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Transformation of Mental Health & Brain Disorders Management

A comparison of real-world effectiveness of vortioxetine along the treatment algorithm for major depressive disorder

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Pages 661-671 | Received 24 Aug 2021, Accepted 18 Jan 2022, Published online: 21 Feb 2022

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