Table 3.
Unitary Costs
| Cost Parameter | Unit Cost (£) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medication | ||
| Methadone (1 mg/mL, oral solution) | 0.54/60 mg dose | 38 |
| Prolonged-release buprenorphine | 239.70/30-day supply | 19 |
| Logistics | ||
| Dispensing system fee | 200.00/month | 39 |
| Staff, hourly rate | ||
| Prison officer | 19.15 | 40 |
| Nurse | 22.70 | 41 |
| Pharmacy technician | 17.02 | 42 |
| Pharmacist | 28.37 | 43 |
| Prescriber | 67.38 | 44 |
| Indirect healthcare | ||
| Medication review | 17.00 | 30,44 |
| Overdose (staff resource) | 195.00 | 30,40,41 |
| Naloxone (400 μg/mL) | 8.16 | 38 |
| Ambulance callout | 300.00 | 45 |
| Drug-related death (in custody) | 60,000.00 | 30 |
| Drug-related death (post release) | 60,000.00 | 30 |
| Indirect security/criminal justice | ||
| Adjudication | 30.00 | 30,40 |
| Added sentence day | 103.00 | 46 |
| Arrest | 2199.68 | 47 |
| Court appearance | 1100.78 | 47 |