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Table 2 Cost analysis of the present study

From: A needs assessment for a minor eye condition service within Leeds, Bradford and Airedale, UK

N = 215

With Scheme

Without Scheme

Not Seen/ Pharmacy

0 x £0i = £0.00

14 x £0 = £0.00

GP

15 x £30ii = £450.00

123 x £30 = £3690.00

A&E

0 x £93iii = £0.00

76 x £93 = £7068

Ophthalmology Referral

35 x £139iv = £4865.00

55 x £139 = £7645.00

Optometrist

215 x £46v = £9890.00

2 x £0 = £0.00

Total

£15,205.00

£18,403.00

  1. iThe cost to the NHS of seeing a community pharmacist, or if the patient doesn’t see anyone, is assumed to be £0. iiA GP visit is costed at £30 [25]. iiiAn A&E visit costs £93 [24]. ivThe cost of a first ophthalmology appointment is £139 [24]. vThe cost of a MECS appointment is presumed to be £46 which represents the highest first visit cost in neighbouring areas