PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News 733, p15 - 1 Aug 2015 Healthcare expenditure higher in adults with diabetes Healthcare expenditure is higher in adults with diabetes mellitus in the US than in adults without diabetes, according to the findings of a study published in Diabetes Care. A two-part model, populated with data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, was used to estimate medical expenditure in US adults between 2002 and 2011 by diabetes status (adjusted for demographics, comorbid disorders and time). Over the 10-year period, unadjusted mean direct medical expenditure was significantly greater in patients with diabetes than without diabetes ($12 180* vs $5058; p<0.001); the adjusted direct incremental expenditure in patients with diabetes was $2558. Inpatient expenditure in patients with diabetes increased from $4014 in 2002–2003 to $4183 in 2004–2005 and then decreased gradually to $3443 by 2010–2011. Prescription medicine expenditure in patients with diabetes increased from from $3298 in 2002–2003 to $3601 in 2010–2011. Overall, the estimated unadjusted total direct expenditure in patients with diabetes was $218.6 billion annually and the adjusted total incremental expenditure was $46 billion annually. "These figures represent potential savings from interventions to improve prevention and management of diabetes in the U.S. civilian population." said the authors. * 2014 US dollars Ozieh MN, et al. Trends in Healthcare Expenditure in United States Adults With Diabetes: 2002-2011. Diabetes Care : 22 Jul 2015. Available from: URL: http:// 803133463 doi.org/10.2337/dc15-0369

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