Table 3.
Observed annual hospital costs by baseline CKD stage
| Baseline CKD stage 1 | Number of patients | Years of follow-up | Years of follow-up with hospital use, n (%) | Mean (SE) hospital cost per person-year of follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKD 1-3B2 | 1,494 | 6,077 | 1,447 (24%) | £1,055 (46) |
| CKD 4 | 2,228 | 8,867 | 3,379 (38%) | £3,694 (84) |
| CKD 5 not on dialysis | 1,017 | 3,954 | 2,849 (72%) | £12,952 (185) |
| Dialysis | 2,498 | 9,339 | 8,543 (91%) | £20,511 (93) |
| All patients | 7,246 | 28,261 | 16,227 (57%) | £9,977 (69) |
CKD = chronic kidney disease; SE = standard error.
19 patients who received a transplant prior to randomization were excluded from the tabulation by baseline CKD stage.
2Predominantly CKD stage 3B (eGFR ≥30 to <45 ml/min/1.73m2).