| Utilization patterns of extended-release Naltrexone for alcohol dependence. | |
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PMID: 21761946 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate health plan member utilization patterns of extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) and assess the cost of alcohol-related hospitalizations and medical and pharmacy costs. This is the first known study that examined post-XR-NTX therapy outcomes and costs. Study Design: Retrospective analysis of claims data. METHODS: A sample of 48 members was identified with continuous pharmacy and medical benefit enrollment between July 1, 2006, and December 31, 2008, and a medical claim for reimbursement code J2315 (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) with a date of service between July 1, 2007, and December 31, 2007. RESULTS: The average duration of XR-NTX therapy was 3 months. Among the 40% of patients who received 3 or more months of therapy, 58% had gaps in therapy. Post-XR-NTX therapy, alcohol-related hospitalization, medical, and pharmacy costs significantly decreased. CONCLUSION: Findings validate that abstinence from alcohol remains an issue after discontinuing therapy. Despite most patients being on therapy for less than 6 months, there were significant reductions in costs for alcohol-related hospitalizations, as well as total medical and total pharmacy costs. |
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Saira Jan; Patrick Gill; Ami S Borawala |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The American journal of managed care Volume: 17 ISSN: 1936-2692 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Manag Care Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-07-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613960 Medline TA: Am J Manag Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S210-2 Citation Subset: H |
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Three Penn Plaza East, PP-13Q, Newark, NJ 07105-2200. E-mail: Saira_Jan@horizon-bcbsnj.com. |
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