New with the second edition is a companion book of case studies to reinforce learning. The case studies present real-world scenarios that enable users to apply concepts presented in the main textbook.

Case studies include:

• Cost-of-Illness Analysis, Calculation of the Cost of Migraine Within a Managed Care Organization by Emily Cox, Ph.D.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis by Jamie Barner, Ph.D.
• Cost-Utility Analysis by Duska M. Franic, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Jeff Lee, Pharm.D., FCCP; James Spalding, Pharm.D.; Connie McLaughlin-Miley, Pharm.D.; Mary Lou Chatteron, Pharm.D.
• Decision Analysis by Jeffrey J. Ellis, Pharm.D.; James G. Stevenson, Pharm.D.
• Markov Modeling by Dan Touchette, Pharm.D., M.A.
• Sensitivity Analysis by Edward P. Armstrong, Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP
• Measuring Health Status by Seema Dedhiya, M.S.
• Formulary Decision Making Incorporating Humanistic Outcomes by Jon C. Schommer, Ph.D.
• Evaluating and Justifying Clinical Services by Melissa G. Butler, Pharm.D., M.P.H.; Glen T. Schumock, Pharm.D., M.B.A.
• Policy Implications of a Health Economic Study, Lessons Learned from the Czech Republic by Neil J. MacKinnon, Ph.D., R.Ph.; Judith L. Glennie, Pharm.D., M.Sc.

Development and publication of Pharmacoeconomics: Applications for Patient Care was assisted by an educational grant from Aventis. ACCP gratefully acknowledges their support.

Citation for Case Studies:
Grauer DW, Lee J, Odom TD, et al., eds. Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes: Applications for Patient Care: Case Studies. Kansas City: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2003.

ISBN: 1-880401-79-7; 2003; 102 pages; softcover