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The highest direct medical costs were observed among patients with SpA in Study Period (1) and among patients with RA in Study Periods (2) and (3), while the lowest direct medical costs were observed among patients with OA in all three study periods. The largest cost drivers varied across study periods and among patients with different conditions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>High direct medical costs were observed among patients with IA and OA both before and after diagnosis. 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