Nielsen Wire » healthcare costs http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire Consumer Insights, News, Research & Reports Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:36:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 OTC Heartburn Meds Generate Big Cost Savings In U.S. http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/otc-heartburn-meds-generate-big-cost-savings-in-us/ http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/otc-heartburn-meds-generate-big-cost-savings-in-us/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:24:24 +0000 admin http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/?p=6838 Over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn medications save the U.S. healthcare system $757 million each year — by reducing office visits, Nielsen and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) reported in a study released on January 26th.

At an individual level, OTC heartburn remedies save the average American $174 each year — in office visits and medication costs.

Nielsen and CHPA’s joint study also found that 94% of all patients report being satisfied with available OTC heartburn medications.

More than half (61%) of consumers surveyed by Nielsen and CHPA reported treating their heartburn without discussing symptoms with a healthcare provider, a finding that underscores the importance of educating consumers about safe and effective OTC heartburn treatments.

View the full press release here.

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