Table 1.
Cost-effectiveness/cost-utility threshold values.
| Country | Threshold value in local currency | Threshold value in Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUS$42,000–76,000 per life year | 24,700–44,700 € per life year |
| Canada | CAN$20,000–100,000 per QALY | 12,700–63,300 € per QALY |
| England and Wales | £20,000–30,000 per QALY | 22,800–34,100 € per QALY |
| Netherlands | 20,000–80,000 € per QALY | 20,000–80,000 € per QALY |
| New Zealand | NZ3,000–15,000 per QALY | 1,400–7,200 € per QALY |
| United States | US$50,000 per QALY | 34,400 € per QALY |
Notes:
- QALY = quality-adjusted life year.
- Local threshold values were converted into Euro using market exchange rates on 14th September 2009