4 ms·

How much is an extra month or two of lucidity worth to someone? Much more when it is your last month or two of lucidity.

• khuey 3y ago
  The real question (at least in the US) is how much is it worth to society because the vast majority of the cost will be charged to Medicare.
  • ProjectArcturis 3y ago
    If it can delay people going to specialized memory care units, it will be a net savings for overall health spend.
    • Teever 3y ago
      Again, that depends on how long it delays that outcome.
    • beefman 3y ago
      If it shortens time spent in memory care (it's about half the monthly cost).
    • kaonwarb 3y ago
      List price of the medication is currently $26.5k annually: not obvious there will be net $ savings.