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Table 1 Cost parameters*

From: Analysis of the gap in PCR monitoring availability for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in 60 low- and middle-income countries

Variable Base Value Normal distribution values
Mean Lower Upper
Glivec pills (per year) 365 365 182.5 547.5
Patient visits per year 3.5 3.5 1.75 5.25
GeneXpert® $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000
Uninterrupted Power Supply $780 $780 $390 $1,170
GeneXpert® cartridges $50 $50 $25 $75
GeneXpert® warranty (yrs. 3–5) $2,900 $2,900 $1,450 $4,350
GeneXpert® calibration kit $450 $450 $225 $675
Annual Patient Growth Rate** 2x 2x 1x 3x
  1. *All cost data were obtained from The Max Foundation records
  2. **As a consequence of increased access to PCR monitoring using GeneXpert®
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Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation

ISSN: 1478-7547

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