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Table 1 Estimation of implementation costs

From: Implementation of an interprofessional medication adherence program for chronic patients in community pharmacies: how much does it cost for the provider?

 

Cost (CHF)

Contribution (%)

Installation phase

(1) Service support costs

8481

100%

 Initial training*

741

9%

 Implementation strategies

3240

38%

  Organisation

2240

26%

  Support material **

1000

12%

 Equipment

4500

53%

Initial and full operation phases

(1) Service support costs (per year)

6680

100%

 Continuous training

1120

17%

 Implementation strategies

1060

16%

  Organisation

560

8%

  Support material **

500

7%

 Equipment

4500

67%

(2) Direct service delivery costs (per patient per year)

666

100%

 Workforce time

455

68%

  Pharmacist

353

53%

  Technician

102

15%

 Electronic monitoring (EMs)

201

30%

 Space

10

2%

  1. *Amortised over 5 years
  2. **Including patient leaflets, information and education material
  3. CHF = Swiss Francs