Migraine treatment and healthcare costs: retrospective analysis of the China Health Insurance Research Association (CHIRA) database.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Adult migraine remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, despite significant negative effects on physical and emotional functioning. Information on prescribing patterns and treatment costs of migraine in China is limited. METHODS:This retrospective analysis of the China Health Insurance Research Association (CHIRA) medical insurance claims database in 2016 to 2017 evaluated treatment patterns, direct medical costs, and healthcare resource utilization among adults with migraine in mainland China. RESULTS:Of 108,375 patients with headache-related outpatient visits, 10,652 were adults with migraine (mean age 51.4 years, 55.4% female). Common comorbidities were major depressive disorder (4.1%), insomnia (3.8%), and anxiety (2.3%). Migraine patients were prescribed acute medication (2

SUBMITTER: Yu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7222520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature