Table 1 Costs of GP visits and blood tests for lipid and blood pressure-lowering therapy
| Â | Unit price (2008A$) | Number of units | Sources and assumptions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Government | Patient | Year 1 | Year 2+ | ||
Medical costs with lipid treatment* | Â | ||||
Long GP visit | $54.19 | $9.56 | 1 | − | MBS cost of Level C consultation [33] |
Short GP visit | $28.52 | $5.03 | − | 2 | MBS cost Level B consultation [33] |
Blood test – lipids | $15.13 | $2.67 | 1 | 2 | MBS cost for up to 6 test items (MBS Item 66512) [33] |
Medical costs with blood pressure treatment* | Â | ||||
Long GP visit | $54.19 | $9.56 | 1 | − | MBS cost of Level C consultation [33] |
Short GP visit | $28.52 | $5.03 | 2 | 2 | MBS cost Level B consultation [33] |
Blood test – urea, electrolytes | $15.13 | $2.67 | 3 | 2 | MBS cost for up to 6 test items (MBS Item 66512) [33] |
Medical costs with lipid and blood pressure treatment** | Â | ||||
Long GP visit | $54.19 | $9.56 | 1 | − | MBS cost of Level C consultation [33] |
Short GP visit | $28.52 | $5.03 | 2 | 2 | MBS cost Level B consultation [33] |
Blood test – lipids, urea, electrolytes | $15.13 | $2.67 | 4 | 2 | MBS cost for up to 6 test items (MBS Item 66512) [33] |