Characteristics of Persons Treated for Hepatitis C Using National Pharmacy Claims Data, United States, 2014–2020
Eyasu H. Teshale, Henry Roberts, Neil Gupta, Ruth Jiles
Abstract
Using national pharmacy claims data for 2014-2020, 843 329 persons were treated for hepatitis C at least once. The proportion treated increased annually among persons aged <40 years, insured by Medicaid, and treated by primary care providers. Monitoring hepatitis C treatment is essential to identify barriers to treatment access.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMedicaidPharmacyHepatitis CFamily medicineHepatitisInternal medicineHealth careEconomicsEconomic growthHepatitis C virus researchLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHepatitis B Virus Studies