A new study from Thomson Medstat reports that migraine headaches cost U.S. employers more than $24 Billion annually in direct and indirect costs.

Thomson Medstat, conducted two studies analyzing the direct and indirect costs of migraine headaches among large U.S. employers. Sponsored by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc., the studies concluded that direct healthcare costs to American employers — including prescription drugs and in-patient, out-patient, and emergency room care — total approximately $12.7 billion annually. Indirect costs associated with migraine — including absenteeism, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation — total $12 billion annually.

Source: Thomson (via DocuTicker.com)

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