The full abstract entitled 'Superiority of Nasal Spray Compared to Orally Administered Metoclopramide in Reducing Healthcare Costs for Treating Diabetic Gastroparesis Patients,' was selected and presented for a plenary session at the
The data describes the results of a comparative study that highlights cost-related healthcare resource utilization data (HCRU) in DGP patients taking GIMOTI (nasal metoclopramide) versus those on oral metoclopramide over a six-month period. HCRU is the description and quantification of patients' total usage of healthcare services such as emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalization or how often they visit a healthcare provider in the office. These data build on a comprehensive analysis of the HCRU data presented by Dr.
DGP is a chronic disorder of the stomach characterized by delayed gastric emptying and a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, early satiety, bloating, and abdominal pain, which drastically reduce a patient's quality of life. Research shows that patients with diabetic gastroparesis were admitted to the hospital an average of four times per year and that approximately 30% of patients with diabetes admitted for gastroparesis had to be readmitted within 30 days. The cost to the patients and the healthcare system is significant and the impact is considerable for all parties involved. A retrospective
For decades, oral metoclopramide has been the most common and only FDA-approved treatment for diabetic gastroparesis. In
With these leading-edge HRCU data in hand, this study aimed to uncover whether reduced healthcare resource utilization would translate to overall health care savings and reductions in costs associated with inpatient hospitalization (IH), emergency department (ED), hospital outpatient (HO), physician office (PO), lab/home/telehealth (LHT), and pharmacy for DGP patients treated with NMCP vs. OMCP.
Using the comprehensive IBM MarketScan Research Database, the data presented at ACG 2023 highlights the actual costs incurred over a 6-month retrospective cohort study by adult patients with documented gastroparesis and diabetes taking either NMCP (n=45) or OMCP (n=180). The cohorts were well matched across age, sex, region, payer, DGP severity, and comorbidity index. Select data points and key findings from the real-world evidence study are outlined below: Over the 6-month post index period, NMCP patients/payers spent approximately
Total pharmacy costs in the NMCP cohort were numerically higher than pharmacy costs in the generic OMCP group but were not statistically significantly higher
More than half of OMCP treated subjects visited the inpatient and ED healthcare settings in the 6-month post treatment index than those treated with NMCP
NMCP patients spent only
Lower real-world cost for NMCP versus OMCP patients were primarily driven by markedly reduced costs across key sites of care: inpatient hospitalizations, hospital outpatient and ED visits
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Evoke is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused primarily on the development of drugs to treat GI disorders and diseases. The company developed, commercialized and markets GIMOTI, a nasal spray formulation of metoclopramide, for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis in adults. Diabetic gastroparesis is a GI disorder affecting millions of patients worldwide, in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents resulting in serious GI symptoms as well as other systemic complications. The gastric delay caused by gastroparesis can compromise absorption of orally administered medications. Prior to FDA approval to commercially market GIMOTI, metoclopramide was only available in oral and injectable formulations and remains the only drug currently approved in
About EVERSANA
EVERSANA is a leading independent provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company's integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 650 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world.
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