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This research evaluates the cost-effectiveness of pharmacopuncture compared to conventional acupuncture for treating insomnia.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacopuncture Versus Conventional Acupuncture for Insomnia: An RCT-Based Economic Evaluation with a Markov Model

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This research evaluates the cost-effectiveness of pharmacopuncture compared to conventional acupuncture for treating insomnia.
Randomized controlled trial design
Comparative analysis of pharmacopuncture and conventional acupuncture
Markov model for economic evaluation
Assessment of cost per responder over two months
Pharmacopuncture shows a cost per additional responder of KRW 400,000 over 2 months
At a threshold of KRW 27,660,000, pharmacopuncture is considered cost-effective
Favorable economic implications for managing insomnia compared to traditional methods

Abstract

Pharmacopuncture can be considered cost-effective if decision-makers accept an additional cost of KRW 400,000 (approximately USD 280) per responder over 2 months. At a willingness-to-pay threshold of KRW 27,660,000 (approximately USD 21,740), pharmacopuncture is a cost-effective option for managing insomnia compared with other acupuncture modalities.

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Eun Cho

Ji-Eun Lee

J H Lim

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Neurology and Therapy

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Pusan National University

Sookmyung Women's University

Dong-Eui University

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Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacopuncture Versus Conventional Acupuncture for Insomnia: An RCT-Based Economic Evaluation with a Markov Model

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