Economic consequences of migraine in Sweden and implications for the cost-effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for chronic migraine in Sweden and Norway.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Migraine is a common and incapacitating condition, with severe impact on the quality of life (QoL) of the afflicted and their families, and negative economic consequences through decreased workforce participation, reduced functional ability and elevated healthcare costs. This study aimed to describe the economic consequences of migraine in Sweden using cost of illness survey data and, based on this data, assess the cost-effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for the treatment of chronic migraine in Sweden and Norway. METHODS:A survey study was conducted in Swedish migraine patients, with questions on patient characteristics, headache frequency and severity, effect on daily activities and work, QoL, health resource utilization, and medication use. Resulting costs were estima

SUBMITTER: Hansson-Hedblom A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424684 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature