Opioid Use Disorder Estimated To Cost $695,000 Per Person In 2022

Opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States was estimated to cost $695,000 per person with OUD in 2022, according to a new analysis by Avalere Health. The estimated per-person annual cost of OUD accounts for health care costs, criminal justice costs, lost productivity, lower quality of life, and higher burden of illness. The study found a positive impact of outpatient treatment modalities for individuals with OUD and other stakeholders, suggesting the significant potential to reduce the total national cost of OUD by increasing treatment rates. They recommend a multi-pronged approach, including various federal and state policies . . .