Cost of Hypertension Treatment in Yasothon Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is the most common chronic disease related to rising healthcare expenditures. The objective of this study is to examine cost of hypertension treatment in Yasothon hospital. Methods: Retrospective study using the hospital electronic database during October 2014 r November 2015 was conducted. Hypertension patients aged 35 years or older with ICD-10 code I10-I15 were included to measure their demographics and treatment costs including medication, laboratory test, medical services and medical supply costs. Descriptive statistics were applied to summarize the treatment costs. Results: There were 10,957 patients (6,340 outpatients and 4,617 inpatients) aged 63.7±11.5 years. Total cost of hypertension treatment was 93,682,281 Baht (16% OP cost, 84% IP cost). For outpatients, average treatment cost was 613.6±910.6 baht/patient/year where medication cost was accounted for 47.8%. For inpatients, average treatment cost was 13,294.7±25,264.2 baht/patient/year with medication cost at 33.5%. Treatment costs for hypertension with complications were 1,042.5 - 3,136.6 baht/patient/year in outpatients and 13,014.4 r 168,524.4 baht/patient/year in inpatients. Conclusion: Treatment cost of hypertension with complications is high. Prevention of hypertension and its complications in particular high-risk populations should be considered to reduce health burden and expenditure.