Does the CDC recommend using pharmacy data for arthritis surveillance or to make cost estimates?

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Does the CDC recommend using pharmacy data for arthritis surveillance or to make cost estimates?

April 26, 2017Arthritis CDC COST Data estimates pharmacy recommend surveillance

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Does the CDC recommend using Medicare and Medicaid data for surveillance or to generate cost estimates?
Does the CDC recommend the use of pharmacy data for arthritis surveillance or to make cost estimates?
Does the CDC recommend using Medicare and Medicaid data for arthritis surveillance?

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No. One problem is that very few arthritis medications are used only for arthritis; most are used for other conditions as well. For example, some of the biologics can cost $15,000 to $20,000 a year and are used for other conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Does the CDC recommend using pharmacy data for arthritis surveillance or to make cost estimates?

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