Table 9 ICERs calculated for the imminent preterm birth models using QALYs as the measure of effectiveness
From: Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Analysis | Method | Cost | Δ cost | QALYs | Δ QALYs | ICER | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Health system perspective | MgSO4 | $1,672 | -$653 | 26.6 | 0.3 | -$2,242 | Dominant |
No MgSO4 | $2,326 | 26.3 | |||||
Societal perspective | MgSO4 | $85,822 | -$32,808 | 26.6 | 0.3 | -$112,602 | Dominant |
No MgSO4 | $118,630 | 26.3 |