OBJECTIVES

: The aim of this study was to estimate the economic burden of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in Italy, analyzing direct costs according to progression stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The primary objective was the average annual cost per patient with ADPKD in Italy. The secondary objective was the average annual cost per patient suffering from ADPKD at CKD Stage I to CKD Stage V (not under dialysis), or receiving dialysis or at the post-transplant stage.

METHODS

: This retrospective, observational study was carried out by gathering data through a pre-specified Case Report Form (CRF) in six Italian hospitals. Costs associated with ADPKD were estimated based on identified cost drivers (n of visits, n of hospitalization, treatment costs) and the analysis was performed using the Activity-Based Costing method. Inpatient and outpatient resource consumption was collected for each patient during the period 2012-2015. Direct costs were then calculated from the perspective of the Italian National Health Service (NHS).

RESULTS

: CONCLUSIONS

: The study underlined the relevant economic burden of ADPKD and its direct correlation with disease stage, suggesting the importance of slowing down disease progression vs ESRD, both for patient in terms of quality of life and the NHS budget