Publications by authors named "Bithia Fikru"
Cost of pain medication to treat adult patients with nonmalignant chronic pain in the United States.
J Manag Care Spec Pharm
September 2014
Article Synopsis
- Nonmalignant chronic pain (NMCP) significantly impacts public health, with 22% of primary care appointments dedicated to pain management and guidelines emphasizing combination medication therapy for treatment.
- The study aims to estimate the costs associated with pain medications for adult NMCP patients in the U.S. and analyze trends in outpatient pain visits.
- Utilizing National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey data from 2000-2007, the research examines prescription frequencies and categorizes drug classes to assess the financial burden of pain management on the healthcare system.