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Mean annual total health-care costs by disease severity before and after the index date (Clinical Practice Research Datalink–Hospital Episodes Statistics database, 2005–2017)
Unadjusted costs are expressed in 2017 UK pounds. SLE disease severity was classified as mild, moderate or severe using an adapted claims-based algorithm that uses SLE-related conditions and medications. GBP: UK pounds.
