Medication distribution
| Medication class | Incremental cost* | % of all medication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per patient | AS population | ||
| DMARDs (biologics) | $892.28 | $11,405,999 | 71.80% |
| DMARDs (tablets) | $113.41 | $1,449,762 | 9.13% |
| NSAIDs | $229.90 | $2,938,771 | 18.50% |
| Steroids (oral) | $1.63 | $20,876 | 0.13% |
| Muscle relaxers | $5.44 | $69,540 | 0.44% |
↵* Costs are calculated by subtracting the per patient costs of the AS cohort from the non-AS cohort.