Treatment costs of hepatitis C infection among injection drug users in Canada, 2006–2026
In: International Journal of Drug Policy, Jg. 22 (2011), Heft 1, S. 70-76
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Abstract: Background: Canadian injection drug users (IDUs) are at high risk of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). However, little is known about the costs associated with their HCV-related medical treatment. We estimated the medical costs of treating HCV-infected IDUs from 2006 to 2026. Methods: We employed a Markov model of entry through birth or immigration to exposure-related behaviours or experiences, HCV infection, progression to HCV sequelae and mortality for active and ex-IDUs in Canada. We estimated direct and indirect treatment costs using data from the Ontario Case Costing Initiative (OCCI). Result: Approximately 137,000 IDUs will suffer from HCV-related disease each year until 2026. Applying the OCCI cost data to the prevalence of HCV-related disease from 2006 to 2026 yielded an estimated cost of $3.96 billion CND to treat HCV-infected IDUs. Conclusions: Substantial costs are associated with the treatment of HCV-related disease among Canadian IDUs. Given the lack of effective HCV prevention strategies in Canada, we must develop targeted evidence-based responses to prevent HCV transmission and ensure appropriate allocation of medical resources to meet the present and future treatment needs of HCV-infected IDUs. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Treatment costs of hepatitis C infection among injection drug users in Canada, 2006–2026
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Werb, Daniel ; Wood, Evan ; Kerr, Thomas ; Hershfield, Neil ; Palmer, Robert W.H. ; Remis, Robert S. |
Zeitschrift: | International Journal of Drug Policy, Jg. 22 (2011), Heft 1, S. 70-76 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2011 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0955-3959 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2010.09.006 |
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