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Out-of-pocket costs among patients diagnosed with postherpetic neuralgia who participated in the burden of illness survey (N=185)
| Out-of-pocket cost category | Annual cost, mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| RMB | US$ | |
| Prescription medication for PHN | 8990 (18,259) | 1354 (2750) |
| Traditional Chinese medicine for PHN | 3734 (10,687) | 562 (1610) |
| Other therapy for PHN | 4149 (10,056) | 625 (1515) |
Abbreviations: PHN, postherpetic neuralgia; RMB, Chinese Yuan Renminbi; SD, standard deviation; US$, United States dollars.
