Table 2.
Total costs in patients of classical PKU (USD$)a
| Direct costs | Mean ± SD | % in total direct costs | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical costs | 1612.4 ± 6383.2 | 27.9 | 508.1 (411.3–701.6) |
| Medical examinationb | 694.1 ± 1129.0 | 11.9 | 469.4 (382.3–604.8) |
| Rehabilitation treatment | 918.2 ± 5621.9 | 16.0 | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) |
| Non-medical costsc | 4221.2 ± 2135.5 | 72.1 | 4225.8 (2618.1–5838.7) |
| Phe-free formulas | 3421.7 ± 1902.0 | 58.3 | 3096.8 (1935.5–4838.7) |
| Domestic fomulas | 3169.5 ± 1641.2 | – | 2817.3 (1935.5–3819.3) |
| Imported fomulas | 4427.0 ± 2346.5 | – | 4206.4 (3831.6–4838.7) |
| Low-protein rice and flour, etc· | 572.5 ± 418.2 | 9.9 | 580.6 (290.3–774.2) |
| Extra costs (accommodation, transportation for medical treatment) | 227.0 ± 412.6 | 3.9 | 48.4 (0.0–251.6) |
| Total direct costs | 5833.6 ± 6926.2 | 100.0 | 4798.4 (3551.9–6508.1) |
aUSD$ 1 = RMB¥ 6.2 in December 2014
bIncluding genetic tests, routine blood examination, serum phenylalanine, blood test for liver and renal function, serum lipids, and IQ screening
cIncluding Phe-free formulas, low-protein rice and flour, etc., and extra costs (accommodation, transportation for medical treatment)