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ea0041ep781 | Obesity | ECE2016

Bariatric surgery: a health economic perspective of the prescription costs

Paredes Silvia , Pereira Maria Lopes , Fernandes Aline , Manso Fernando , da Costa Maia , Marques Olinda , Alves Marta

Introduction: The economic burden of obesity on healthcare systems is increasing. Bariatric surgery leads to considerable weight loss and health improvement. However, this surgery is costly and doubts about its affordability have been raised. Few studies have assessed outcomes such as drug use and costs after bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate drug consumption and costs before and after bariatric surgery.Methods: Retrospectively, da...