Cost comparisons of anti-D and splenectomy
| Outcome group . | Number of anti-D infusions on study . | Other ITP treatment on study3-150 . | Months of patient follow-up . | Total cost of anti-D and splenectomy per group . | Cost per patient . | Cost per patient per month . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off treatment (n = 12) | 79 | 16 G, 13 mo P, 28 mo D | 381 | $87 280 | $7 273 | $229 |
| On treatment (n = 7) | 54 | 22 G, 31 mo P, 3 mo A | 176 | $68 480 | $9 978 | $389 |
| Splenectomy (n = 8) | 64 | 8 G, 1 V, 2 M, 18 mo D, 14 P | 1163-151 | $214 640 ($86 6403-152) | $26 830 ($10 8303-152) | $1 850 ($7473-152) |
| Sum | 197 | 673 | $370 400 ($242 4003-152) |
| Outcome group . | Number of anti-D infusions on study . | Other ITP treatment on study3-150 . | Months of patient follow-up . | Total cost of anti-D and splenectomy per group . | Cost per patient . | Cost per patient per month . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off treatment (n = 12) | 79 | 16 G, 13 mo P, 28 mo D | 381 | $87 280 | $7 273 | $229 |
| On treatment (n = 7) | 54 | 22 G, 31 mo P, 3 mo A | 176 | $68 480 | $9 978 | $389 |
| Splenectomy (n = 8) | 64 | 8 G, 1 V, 2 M, 18 mo D, 14 P | 1163-151 | $214 640 ($86 6403-152) | $26 830 ($10 8303-152) | $1 850 ($7473-152) |
| Sum | 197 | 673 | $370 400 ($242 4003-152) |
G indicates IVIG; P, prednisone; D, danazol; V, vincristine; M, methylprednisolone; and A, azathioprine.
The number of IVIG, vincristine, or methylprednisolone treatments and the number of months of prednisone, danazol, or azathioprine per group.
Follow-up until month of splenectomy.
Cost of anti-D alone.