Diabetes therapeutic drug classes: Evaluating Adherence and total cost of care

Background: An estimated 30.3 million Americans are affected by diabetes; specifically, 28% of members enrolled in Medicare in 2015 had been treated for diabetes. Diabetes cost an estimated $245 billion in 2012, where hospital inpatient care and prescription medications to treat complications of diabetes made up the largest portions. A previous study suggest that increased adherence to diabetes medications can reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits, resulting in decreased total cost of care, despite increased pharmacy spend.

Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cali Thomas, Cassie Bobbitt, Sarah Kendrick, Laurin Dixon, Ashley Lanham, Salina Burns Source Type: research