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Dr. H. Meltzer: Readers of this Supplement should find answers to questions such as: How should various stakeholders evaluate cost effectiveness? Is cost-utility analysis an accepted form of research? Why should managed care companies or government agencies be interested in pharmacoeconomic analysis?’ ‹