The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care
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The aim of this analysis was to determine the direct costs for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on data supplied by a large German statutory health insurance (BARMER). Focus of the present evaluation is the exposure of total direct costs, survival rates and the types of care distribution of patients with AD. ⋯ The results demonstrate that non-antidementive therapy for Alzheimer's disease causes higher costs especially for care. The memantine group proved to be superior compared to PHS group and no AT group, despite higher costs in the specific drug category.