Table 3. Base-case analysis (2-year time horizon).
| Capsaicin 8% patch | Pregabalin | Capsaicin 8% patch vs pregabalina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean costs per patient treated | |||
| Capsaicin 8% patch | £915 | – | £915 |
| Pregabalinb | – | £881 | –£881 |
| Last-line therapy | £282 | £312 | –£30 |
| GP/pain specialist visits | £0 | £14 | –£14 |
| Total | £1,197 | £1,207 | –£11 |
| Mean QALYs per patient treated | |||
| Total | 1.360 | 1.310 | 0.049 |
| ICER | Dominant |
aValues subject to rounding.
bDaily optimized dose.
Abbreviations: ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; QALY, quality-adjusted life year.