Study: Coffee Consumption May Increase Survival, Reduce Healthcare Costs

Sept. 29, 2014

CHESTERBROOK, Pa., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcenda, the strategic consulting arm of AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution service companies, recently conducted the first-ever health economic analysis on coffee consumption. This research was analyzed in an economic model and found that moderate coffee consumption was associated with an increase in life years and a reduction in healthcare costs. The study looked at population-level coffee consumption across the United States by reviewing meta-analyses on the association of coffee and chronic diseases and cancers.

"This is the first time that coffee consumption has been analyzed through the lens of health economics," said Amy Grogg, PharmD, President, AmerisourceBergen Consulting Services. "With our new healthcare system being hyper-focused on reducing costs and improving outcomes, health economic research critically examines the effectiveness and value of health-affecting behaviors, resources and systems on a population. When we applied a health economic analysis to coffee, we were excited to see that this morning necessity may be a cost-effective means to improve health outcomes."

One of the study's key findings showed that coffee consumption was associated with increased life years at a population level. Moderate coffee drinkers gained a half-year over their lifetime compared to a 6.1 – 8.5 life year gain for those who quit smoking at the age of 35 and a 1.8 – 4.5 life year gain for physical activity person versus an inactive person. The research also showed that coffee consumption may be a cost-effective way to prevent chronic disease such as Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes, heart failure, Parkinson's and stroke as well as cancer.

Furthermore, Xcenda quantified the potential health economic impact of coffee consumption in the United Statesfor healthcare payers over one year by estimating the healthcare cost savings of coffee consumption associated with prevention of chronic disease. Of the diseases included in the analyses, the effect on diabetes prevention was the most impactful and was responsible for $175 annual healthcare savings per coffee drinker.

"Our health economic model estimated that coffee consumption prevents over 50,000 deaths per year due to chronic disease and cancer and results in an estimated healthcare savings of $33.4 billion per year," said Ken O'Day, PhD, MPA, and Director at Xcenda. "This shows us that coffee may be more than just a morning pick-me-up"

Xcenda's coffee study was conducted and tested by fellows and seasoned researchers throughout 2013. The company presented the findings at the 2014 ISPOR (International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research) conference. For more information on Xcenda's Health Economics and Outcomes Research, visit www.xcenda.com.

About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies, helping both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers improve patient access to products and enhance patient care. With services ranging from drug distribution and niche premium logistics to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, AmerisourceBergen delivers innovative programs and solutions across the pharmaceutical supply channel. With over $100 billion in annualized revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs approximately 13,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #28 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go towww.amerisourcebergen.com .

About Xcenda, L.L.C.
Xcenda is a strategic consulting firm with 20 years of experience applying real-world expertise in health economics and outcomes research, reimbursement, health policy, market research, and market access strategy. From development through market maturity, Xcenda helps manufacturers identify, demonstrate, and deliver their brand's value proposition to key healthcare stakeholders. Xcenda is backed by an even wider breadth of healthcare knowledge and partnerships through their parent company AmerisourceBergen, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies.

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