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. 2024 Apr 5;11:82–93. doi: 10.33393/grhta.2024.2697

TABLE 1 -.

Variables included in the socioeconomic model according to domains: diagnosis and post-diagnosis (first year)

  Variable Best scenario Reference scenario Worst scenario Resource/financial proxy Unit cost (€, 2019 Euro) Cost typology
All variables refer specifically to patients with ADHD.
ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; ED = emergency department.
Advisory board.
Median rates for health services published in the official bulletins of the Spanish Autonomous Communities.
§Applies to the percentage of ADHD patients with addiction.
Applies to the percentage of patients undergoing treatment with stimulant medication who present with high blood pressure.
#Two annual consumptions were assumed for this resource.
Healthcare domain Diagnosis            
Medical consultations            
Number of specialized care consultations (27) 3.8 3.8 3.8 First specialized care consultation 151.8 One-time
Post-diagnosis (first year)            
Medical consultations            
Number of annual primary care consultations 6.0 7.0 8.0 Follow-up consultation with a primary care physician 50.1 One-time
Number of annual psychiatric consultations 4.0 5.0 6.0 Follow-up specialized care consultation 88.3 One-time
Number of annual addiction therapy consultations†§ 12.0 12.0 12.0 Follow-up specialized care consultation 88.3 One-time
Number of annual hospital nurse consultations†¶ 1.0 1.0 1.0 Hospital nurse consultation 42.0 One-time
Number of annual social work consultations 1.0 1.0 1.0 Social work consultation 36.3 One-time
Medication            
Maximum daily adult methylphenidate dose (mg) (16) 80.0 80.0 80.0 Cost per mg of methylphenidate (retail price + taxes) (16,18) 0.03403 One-time
Maximum daily adult atomoxetine dose (mg) (17) 100.0 100.0 100.0 Cost per mg of atomoxetine (retail price + taxes) (17,18) 0.02603 One-time
Maximum daily adult lisdexamfetamine dose (mg) (15) 70.0 70.0 70.0 Cost per mg of lisdexamfetamine (retail price + taxes) (15,18) 0.05553 One-time
ED visits and hospitalizations            
Patients visiting the ED in the last 6 months# (28) 30.2% 30.2% 30.2% Hospital ED visit 182.2 One-time
Patients hospitalized in the last 6 months# (28) 26.0% 26.0% 26.0% Hospitalization (29) 3,509.7 One-time