Table 2.
Characteristics of cost-utility analyses in the systematic review.
Characteristics | Number (n) | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|
ICER (USD per QALY) | ||
< $50,000 | 186 | 58.4 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 53 | 16.7 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 20 | 6.3 |
≥ $150000 | 58 | 18.6 |
Cost-effectiveness threshold referenced | ||
Single | 238 | 75.1 |
Multiplea | 43 | 13.6 |
No threshold referenced | 36 | 11.4 |
ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year.
Category includes multiple and range of cost-effectiveness thresholds.