Table 8

Proportions of patients per health state at the end of each year

Very high riskHigh riskMedium riskLow riskAbstinenceDeath*Serious events†
Year 1
 NMF0.180.170.120.400.100.010.02
 PS0.260.270.140.220.080.010.02
Very high risk/high riskMedium riskLow risk/abstinence (controlled drinking state)Death*Serious events†
Year 2
 NMF0.380.070.500.010.04
 PS0.560.070.300.020.04
Year 3
 NMF0.400.040.470.020.06
 PS0.580.050.280.020.07
Year 4
 NMF0.420.030.440.030.07
 PS0.600.030.250.030.09
Year 5
 NMF0.440.030.400.040.09
 PS0.600.020.220.040.11
  • *Absorbing state.

  • †Serious event state (‘post-event state’): Ischaemic heart disease; Haemorrhagic stroke; Ischaemic stroke; Cirrhosis of the liver; Pancreatitis.

  • NMF, nalmefene plus psychosocial support; PS, psychosocial support alone.