Real-world treatment, clinical outcomes and healthcare resource utilization among persons with hemophilia A by age

Abstract

Aim: Examine real-world characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes among treated persons with hemophilia A (PwHA) stratified by age. Patients & methods: This study utilized US claims data from 1 January 2007-31 July 2018 from the Humana Research Database. Unadjusted comparisons were conducted across PwHA (<18, 18-55, 56-89 years) enrolled in commercial or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans. Results: A total of 294 PwHA were identified; 21.1% experienced ≥1 bleeding event, and 41.2 and 53.1% had evidence of arthropathy or related disorders, and pain, respectively. Along with all-cause and hemophilia-related healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), these were highest among PwHA aged 56-89 years. Conclusion: Insights into treatment, outcomes and HCRU may identify opportunities for enhanced disease management, particularly in older PwHA.