Place of care and costs associated with acute episodes and remission in schizophrenia

This study looked at the care setting and costs during acute schizophrenia episodes and periods with no symptoms. The results showed that episodes are mostly treated in outpatient settings. Inpatient costs were 7 times higher than outpatient costs. Pharmacy costs were lower than medical costs in bot...

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Published in:Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy 2023-05, Vol.29 (5), p.499-508
Main Authors: McIntyre, Roger S, Higa, Sara, Doan, Quan V, Amari, Diana T, Mercer, Daniel, Gillard, Patrick, Harrington, Amanda
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Language:English
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Summary:This study looked at the care setting and costs during acute schizophrenia episodes and periods with no symptoms. The results showed that episodes are mostly treated in outpatient settings. Inpatient costs were 7 times higher than outpatient costs. Pharmacy costs were lower than medical costs in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Health insurance plans covered most costs.
ISSN:2376-0540
2376-1032
DOI:10.18553/jmcp.2023.29.5.499