Smiley PL, Stremler KE, Prescott SM, Zimmerman GA, McIntyre TM
ACS Infectious Diseases , 6(7), 1558-1562
If ongoing maintenance is necessary: Year 2: Compounded $2,388 vs Brand-name $11,628 (savings: $9,240) Year 3: Compounded $2,388 vs Brand-name $11,628 (savings: $9,240) Year 4: Compounded $2,388 vs Brand-name $11,628 (savings: $9,240) Year 5: Compounded $2,388 vs Brand-name $11,628 (savings: $9,240) 5-year total: Compounded $11,940 vs Brand-name $58,140 (savings: $46,200) For people requiring truly long-term treatment, the cumulative savings from compounded alternatives make ongoing medication financially feasible where brand-name costs would be prohibitive
Modified from Norton LA: Nail disorders: a review
Key Points Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms that include rigidity, hypokinesia and tremor