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Sensitivity analysis (pharmacoeconomics)

Examining the changes in results when key variables are varied in an economic model. A cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is one of the key tools of economic evaluation. Generally CEA is based on a number of debatable hypothesies, introducing an element of uncertainty. Sensitivity analysis (SA) suggests ways to calculate and evaluate this uncertainty.

See also:
Cost-effective (healthcare economics)
Health economics
Sensitivity to change (pharmacoeconomics)