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Three-Year Budget Impact of FMT for RCDI: Cost of FMT Decreased by 25%
| Year | Number of Patients Receiving FMT | Estimated Total Cost, $ in Millionsa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | −1.6 |
| 2 | 750 | −2.5 |
| 3 | 1,000 | −3.3 |
| Total | 2,250 |
Abbreviations: CB, community based; FMT, fecal microbiota therapy; HB, hospital based; RCDI, recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.
[(RCDlTotal × 53%) × 75% × Cost FMThb] + [(RCDIcb × 47%) × 75% × Cost FMTcb].
