Mean annual direct medical cost of active SLE patients by disease severity
| Annual direct medical cost of SLE | Severe patients (n=212) | Non-severe patients (n=215) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total annual cost (€) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 4748 (4972) | 2650 (3488) | <0.001 |
| Min—Max | 338–37130 | 117–29010 | |
| Median | 3386 | 1472 | |
| Q1% | 1784 | 649 | |
| Q2% | 6013 | 3440 | |
Q1, 25th percentile; Q3, 75th percentile; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus.