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Cost comparison of intramuscular ziprasidone and intravenous haloperidol for the treatment of delirium/agitation in critically ill patients*
| Drug | Dose | Cost/dose | Cost/day† |
| Ziprasidone | 10–20 mg | $17.10-$34.19 | $68.30 |
| Haloperidol | 2–10 mg | $1.06-$5.30 | $4.24-$21.20 |
*Costs are based on Baylor University Medical Center acquisition costs.
†Based on a maximum daily ziprasidone dose of 40 mg/day and haloperidol dose of 2 to 10 mg every 6 hours.
