(Aug. 9, 2016) New research estimates the direct and indirect cost of schizophrenia to US society in 2013 was $155 billion - $44,773 per individual with the disease. By comparison, major depression affects 6 times as many people but was estimated in 2015 to cost $210.5 billion, only 35% more.Aug 9, 2016
Is it expensive to treat schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is among the most costly of all mental illnesses, with an estimated annual per person direct treatment cost that is approximately 2-fold higher than the cost of major depression and more than 4-fold higher than any anxiety disorder [1].
What is the first line of treatment for schizophrenia?
Antipsychotic medications are the first-line medication treatment for schizophrenia. They have been shown in clinical trials to be effective in treating symptoms and behaviors associated with the disorder. However, antipsychotic medications have significant side effects.
What is the latest treatment for schizophrenia?
The newest medication to reach the market for the treatment of schizophrenia is lumateperone1 (also known as Caplyta and produced by Intra-Cellular Therapies). Lumateperone was approved by the FDA in December 2019.