by Eric Czarnick, PharmD and Cathy Ng, PharmD Parkinson disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder presenting with symptoms of tremor, stiffness, slowness of movement, and postural instability.  The severity of these symptoms increases as the disease progresses, which translates into escalating direct healthcare costs including prescription drugs, hospitalizations, and nursing home care.  Current … Continue reading The cost of treating Parkinson disease