Table 3 Cost inputs
Cost Item | Description | Unit cost $ | Total cost ($ 6 months) | Distribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treatment-related costs | - | ||||
TCZ | 162Â mg every other week | 42.3 | 544.45 | - | |
ADA | 40Â mg every other week | 34.5 | 500.4 | - | |
ETC | 50Â mg SC Once weekly | 25.1 | 648.8 | - | |
RTX | 1000Â mg IV, repeat after 2 weeks | 128.3 | 574.3 | - | |
Palliative care | weighted mean costs of cDMARDs, prednisolone, and celecoxib | NA | 48.44 | - | |
Diagnostic examination | Â | ||||
Laboratory tests: LFT and CBC | Every 2 months | 8.46 | 25.39 | - | |
Bone densitometry | Annually | 17.17 | 8.58 | - | |
Chest X-ray | Annually | 5.72 | 2.86 | - | |
Radiography | Annually | 3.43 | 1.71 | - | |
Tuberculin test | Annually | 0.16 | Â | - | |
Other medical Cost | Â | ||||
Hospitalization (per day) (SD) | Based on the HAQ score | 31.82 (6.9) | Based on HAQ score | Gamma | |
Intra-articular corticosteroid | 30% of patients on Palliative care | 11.73 | 11.73 | - | |
Mab Infusion | Based on treatment | 8.01 | Based on treatment | - | |
Psychotherapist | 30% of patients on Palliative care every 3 months | 8.15 | 16.3 | - | |