The data displays the leading traditional therapeutic areas in the U.S. in 2016, based on Medicare's per-member-per-year spending. Diabetes had the highest spend, costing Medicare almost 440 USD per year and member.
Diabetes | 439.39 |
Pain/inflammation | 218.76 |
High blood cholesterol | 209.26 |
High blood pressure/heart disease | 200.21 |
Mental/neurological disorders | 161.08 |
Asthma | 140.78 |
Anticoagulants | 128.56 |
Heartburn/ulcer disease | 105.72 |
Urinary disorders | 88.38 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 82.82 |