Table 11 ICERs calculated for the threatened 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 | $2,055 | $425 | 26.7 | 0.2 | $2,083 | a |
No MgSO4 | $1,630 | 26.5 | |||||
Societal perspective | MgSO4 | $61,028 | -$22,109 | 26.7 | 0.2 | -$108,277 | Dominant |
No MgSO4 | $83,137 | 26.5 |