. Differences in direct healthcare costs between groups were small and not comprehensively reported. Glipizide GITS was the least … (1996/1997 values). Monthly drug acquisition costs were lower, and glycosylated haemoglobin levels and patient compliance …

-treated patient. District nurse domiciliary visits accounted for 4% and thyroid function tests for 2%. The costs of switched laxatives … acquisition costs. This study indicated that managing idiopathic constipation with PEG+E instead of lactulose reduces the expected …, safety, patient preferences and total management costs, and not drug acquisition costs. …

by applying unit costs to the corresponding course of treatment. Cost estimates included initial acute care and that … occurring in the following 6 months. Resource use profiles and unit costs were derived from several statewide inpatient …-reviewed literature. All costs are reported in 1999 US dollars. Results: The mean 6-month treatment costs for inpatient management ranged …

of VT/VF. Data on costs and life-years gained were abstracted and studies were grouped into those that used decision … lower risk. ICD therapy is still evolving over time with implant costs declining and device technology improving. Current …

Objectives: To estimate component and total costs of treatment and to examine differences in cost and cost … utilisation and symptoms at baseline, 4 and 9 months. To estimate costs, reported utilisation was multiplied by unit costs … costs based on standard fees ($US794 vs $US575) and medication costs ($US564 vs $US109), lower procedure costs ($US0 vs $US …