Healthcare costs of newly-diagnosed versus existing osteoarthritis patients

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition affecting 27 million Americans. Treatment with over-the-counter medications may be augmented with prescription pain medications or intra-articular injections as the disease progresses. This study was undertaken to compare pharmacological treatments and costs for newly-diagnosed and existing OA patients in order to assess unmet drug treatment needs and economic burden. In a retrospective analysis of...