Epilepsy costs the US $28 billion annually, with per-patient cost reaching $15,414 yearly. The majority of the individual cost goes to outpatient care.
Outpatient | 38% 38% 38% | $5,895 |
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Inpatient and ED | 24% 24% 24% | $3,682 |
AED | 20% 20% 20% | $3,122 |
Other drugs | 11% 11% 11% | $1,667 |
TOTAL | | $15,414 |