TABLE 5.
Medication | Mechanism | Unit | Estimated market cost per unit ($) | Estimated cost per day ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Montelukast (Singulair)43 | leukotriene receptor antagonist | 30 tablets | 214.99 | 7.16 |
Zafirlukast (Accolate)44 | leukotriene receptor antagonist | 60 tablets | 181.45 | 6.05 |
Zileuton (Zyflo)45 | 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor | 60 tablets | 1755.99 | 117.07 |