Table 3.
Other Costs per DAS28-ESR Disease Activity State
Variable | DAS28-ESR Remission | Low DAS28-ESR | Moderate DAS28- ESR | High DAS28-ESR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare costs (€) | 198.34 | 286.16 | 360.41 | 475.63 |
Sick days cost (€) | 78.20 | 80.50 | 87.40 | 161.00 |
Utility (QALY) | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.52 |
Notes: Costs were retrieved from www.medicijnkosten.nl, the Dutch list prices.
Abbreviations: DAS28-ESR, disease activity score 28-erythrocyte sedimentation rate; QALY, quality-adjusted life year.