The economic burden of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in Spain: the CIARA study

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the economic impact of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in Spain.
• Utilized data from the CIARA study.
• Analyzed costs related to out-of-pocket expenses and productivity.
• Examined the impact of switching to advanced therapies.
• Advanced therapies reduced out-of-pocket expenses.
• Observed decreased productivity losses.
• Higher pharmaceutical costs were not fully offset by these savings.