Table 3. Cost Estimates: Model 3 (“Gold standard”).
| Area | Asthma Counselling (£) | COPD Counselling (£) | Additional Counselling Asthma (£) | Additional Counselling COPD (£) | Total (£) | Total (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3: All Patients Receive Dedicated Appointment with Pharmacist and Follow-up Counselling | ||||||
| pMDIs only – England | 23 285 204 | 4 786 848 | 23 285 204 | 4 786 848 | 28 072 052 | 30 869 481 |
| pMDIs and DPIs – England | 843 771 | 1 953 658 | 843 771 | 1 953 658 | 2 797 429 | |
| pMDIs only – 50,000 patients PCN | 20 684 | 4252 | 20 684 | 4252 | 24 937 | 27 422 |
| PMDIs and DPIs – 50,000 patients PCN | 750 | 1735 | 750 | 1735 | 2485 | |
Abbreviations: DPI, dry powder inhaler; PCN, primary care network; pMDI, pressurised metered-dose inhaler.