Table 6.
Non-exposed group | Exposed group | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Base case | |||
Cost of ART during the study period* |
3,017.50 |
2,873.58 |
143.92 |
Cost of AEs during the study period |
0.00 |
230.26 |
−230.26 |
Average total cost during the study period |
3,017.50 |
3,103.84 |
−86.34 |
Total cost per day |
25.22 |
25.94 |
−0.72 |
Alternative scenario | |||
Cost of ART during the study period |
3,017.50 |
2,873.58 |
143.92 |
Cost of AEs during the study period |
0.00 |
230.26 |
−230.26 |
Cost of extra follow-up visit during the study period |
0.00 |
345.83 |
−345.83 |
Total cost during the study period |
3,017.50 |
3,449.67 |
−432.17 |
Total cost per day | 25.22 | 28.83 | −3.61 |
*Study period = 120 days; ART: antiretroviral therapy; AEs: adverse events.