Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic
Abstract Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder with significant clinical implications, including life-threatening myasthenic crises and exacerbations. Understanding real-world treatment patterns, especially associated direct medical costs, is essential for the effective man...
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| description | Abstract Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder with significant clinical implications, including life-threatening myasthenic crises and exacerbations. Understanding real-world treatment patterns, especially associated direct medical costs, is essential for the effective management of healthcare delivery. Methods We conducted a descriptive cohort study using health administrative claims data from the Czech Republic covering more than 1,500 prevalent MG patients. Data were analysed for healthcare resource utilization, medication costs, and hospitalization rates related to MG and its complications. Results Acetylcholine inhibitors and corticosteroids were widely prescribed, with 91.1% and 75.2% of patients receiving them at least once, respectively. Immunosuppressive therapy was given to 45.2% of patients. Myasthenic crises occurred in 2% of patients, with a mean hospitalization cost of 21,020 EUR, while exacerbations occurred in 9.2% of patients, with lower costs (5,951 EUR per hospitalization). Outpatient intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange therapies incurred additional costs of 20,700 EUR and 18,206 EUR per person-year, respectively. The mean total cost per patient-year was 1,271 EUR, with significant cost differences among patients with different treatment patterns. Conclusion This study offers real-world insights into the treatment patterns and associated direct medical costs of MG in the Czech Republic. Myasthenic crises and exacerbations pose considerable cost burdens, while outpatient therapies and common pharmacotherapies are less costly. These findings are vital for healthcare planning, economic evaluation, and resource allocation, potentially leading to enhanced patient care and outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f2811cbea1c143cd8f8b3b51cd0dafb72024-12-22T12:47:39ZengBMCOrphanet Journal of Rare Diseases1750-11722024-12-011911610.1186/s13023-024-03504-3Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech RepublicGleb Donin0Karla Mothejlová1Magda Horáková2Stanislav Vohanka3Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in PragueDepartment of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in PragueDepartment of Neurology, ERN EURO-NMD Center, University Hospital BrnoDepartment of Neurology, ERN EURO-NMD Center, University Hospital BrnoAbstract Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder with significant clinical implications, including life-threatening myasthenic crises and exacerbations. Understanding real-world treatment patterns, especially associated direct medical costs, is essential for the effective management of healthcare delivery. Methods We conducted a descriptive cohort study using health administrative claims data from the Czech Republic covering more than 1,500 prevalent MG patients. Data were analysed for healthcare resource utilization, medication costs, and hospitalization rates related to MG and its complications. Results Acetylcholine inhibitors and corticosteroids were widely prescribed, with 91.1% and 75.2% of patients receiving them at least once, respectively. Immunosuppressive therapy was given to 45.2% of patients. Myasthenic crises occurred in 2% of patients, with a mean hospitalization cost of 21,020 EUR, while exacerbations occurred in 9.2% of patients, with lower costs (5,951 EUR per hospitalization). Outpatient intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange therapies incurred additional costs of 20,700 EUR and 18,206 EUR per person-year, respectively. The mean total cost per patient-year was 1,271 EUR, with significant cost differences among patients with different treatment patterns. Conclusion This study offers real-world insights into the treatment patterns and associated direct medical costs of MG in the Czech Republic. Myasthenic crises and exacerbations pose considerable cost burdens, while outpatient therapies and common pharmacotherapies are less costly. These findings are vital for healthcare planning, economic evaluation, and resource allocation, potentially leading to enhanced patient care and outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03504-3Myasthenia gravisTreatment patternsDirect healthcare costs |
| spellingShingle | Gleb Donin Karla Mothejlová Magda Horáková Stanislav Vohanka Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases Myasthenia gravis Treatment patterns Direct healthcare costs |
| title | Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic |
| title_full | Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic |
| title_fullStr | Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic |
| title_short | Myasthenia gravis: understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the Czech Republic |
| title_sort | myasthenia gravis understanding treatment patterns and direct medical costs in the czech republic |
| topic | Myasthenia gravis Treatment patterns Direct healthcare costs |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03504-3 |
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