Table 3.

Cost-minimisation model results (base case)

Costs per patient	SCIG (Can$)	IVIG (Can$)	Increment: SCIG − IVIG (Can$)
First year
Infusion supplies	239	194	46
RN or RN/manager salary	630	2002	−1372
Other personnel salary
Unit clerk	—	114
Scheduling clerk	—	149
Ward aid		114
Total personnel salary	630	2378	−1748
Total (first year)	869	2571	−1702
Second year
Infusion supplies	239	194	46
RN or RN/manager salary	315	2002	−1687
Other personnel salary
Unit clerk	—	114
Scheduling clerk	—	149
Ward aid	—	114
Total personnel salary	315	2378	−2063
Total (second year)	554	2571	−2017
Third year
Infusion supplies	239	194	46
RN or RN/manager salary	315	2002	−1687
Other personnel salary
Unit clerk	—	114
Scheduling clerk	—	149
Ward aid	—	114
Total personnel salary	315	2378	−2063
Total (third year)	554	2571	−2017
Total cost per patient (3 years)	1978	7714	−5736

IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulin; RN, registered nurse; SCIG, subcutaneous immunoglobulin.