Table 6.
Mean model results and sensitivity analyses of Monte Carlo simulations (n=1000)
| Description | Incremental costs (2014 €) | Incremental QALYs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | −5815 | 0.22 | |
| Scenario 1 | Transition rates of OROS equal to transition rates of IR | 800 | 0.00 |
| Scenario 2 | Daily dose of medication +66 % | −4502 | 0.21 |
| Scenario 3 | Medical costs and production losses of caregiver excluded | −4930 | 0.22 |
| Scenario 4 | Utility of caregivers excluded | −5900 | 0.15 |
IR immediate-release, OROS osmotic-release oral system, QALY quality-adjusted life-year