From: Cost-effectiveness analysis of guidelines for antihypertensive care in Finland
 | Blood pressure level | 1 drug | 2 drugs | 3 drugs |
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BPG 0 | SBP < 130 mmHg and DBP < 85 mmHg | 5/3 | 10/6 | 15/8 |
BPG 1 | SBP 130–139 mmHg and/or DBP 85–89 mmHg (but not SBP ≥ 140 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) | 6/3 | 12/7 | 18/10 |
BPG 2 | SBP 140–159 mmHg and/or DBP 90–99 mmHg (but not SBP ≥ 160 or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg) | 7/4 | 14/8 | 21/12 |
BPG 3 | SBP ≥ 160 mmHg or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg | 8/4 | 16/9 | 24/13 |