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Table 4 Out-patient costs of active surveillance

From: The cost-utility of open prostatectomy compared with active surveillance in early localised prostate cancer

Item

Quantity p.a.

Price/unit (€)

Total costs p.a. (€)

AS year

1

2

> 2

 

1

2

> 2

DRE

4

4

2

 

Included in lump sum

PSA value

4

4

2

4.80

19.20

19.20

9.60

Biopsy

1

0.33

0.33

18.58

18.58

6.19

6.19

Consultation fee

4

4

1

1.75

7.01

7.01

1.75

Treatment fee > 60 yrs

4

4

2

21.20

84.82

84.82

42.41

Insuree lump sum

4

4

2

9.11

36.45

36.45

18.22

Medication

       

Antibiotics (preventive)

0.5

0.16

0.16

16

8.00

2.64

2.64

Sum

    

174.05

156.33

80.84

  1. DRE = Digital Rectal Examination.
  2. PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen.