Table 3. Average Unadjusted Health Care Costs, by Adherence to Oral Antihyperglycemic Agents and the Presence of Mental Disorders, Quebec Survey on Seniors’ Health, Canada, 2005–2008.
| Cost type | Nonadherent With Depression/Anxiety (Reference Group) | Adherent Without Depression/Anxiety | Adherent With Depression/Anxiety | Nonadherent Without Depression/Anxiety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mean Cost, Canadian $ (95% CI) | ||||
| Ambulatory visits | 4,058 (1,374 to 6,743) | 1,304 (1,035 to 1,573) | 1,656 (754 to 2,559) | 2,654 (1,649 to 3,658) |
| Inpatient | 6,351 (−858 to 13,562) | 658 (426 to 891) | 994 (−64 to 1,923) | 2,854 (1,000 to 4,709) |
| Medications | 3,503 (2,392 to 4,613) | 2,945 (2,599 to 3,291) | 3,006 (2,091 to 3,920) | 2,498 (1,863 to 3,133) |
| Physician fees | 1,066 (425 to 1,707) | 520 (422 to 617) | 600 (303 to 897) | 1,002 (657 to 1,346) |
| Total costs | 14,979 (8,937 to 21,021) | 5,428 (4,746 to 6,109) | 6,256 (4,177 to 8,335) | 9,008 (6,928 to 11,088) |