Table 6.
Cost of H. pylori eradication.
| Cost element | Cost (£)* |
|---|---|
| Expenses per successful eradicated case | |
| Eradication therapy | 42.3 |
| Urea breath test (13C test plus labour) | 32 |
| Patient counselling | 3 |
| (average time spent+phone call+diary card) | |
| Total | 77.3 |
| Expenses per one failure case | |
| Eradication therapy | 42.3 |
| Urea breath test (13C test plus labour) | 32 |
| GP consultations (average) | 52.3 |
| Another course of eradication therapy | 42.3 |
| Another urea breath test | 32 |
| Total | 200.9 |
*
Costs obtained from Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS), Hospital Trust and Health Board sources.