Cost analysis of narrowband UVB phototherapy in psoriasis.
Langan, Sinead M;
Heerey, Adrienne;
Barry, Michael;
Barnes, Louise;
(2004)
Cost analysis of narrowband UVB phototherapy in psoriasis.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 50 (4).
pp. 623-626.
ISSN 0190-9622
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2003.09.028
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BACKGROUND: There are few data available to health care providers regarding the costs of treating patients with psoriasis, and specifically the cost of phototherapy. OBJECTIVES: As narrowband UVB (TL-01) has now become an established therapy for patients with psoriasis requiring phototherapy, we determined the annual cost of delivering TL-01 treatment in a university hospital. METHODS: The costing evaluation was from a hospital perspective and the strategy used was a microcosting detailed collection of resources used. RESULTS: The annual cost of TL-01 treatment in our teaching hospital was 53,555.00 euros. Staffing accounted for 70% of the cost. The average individual costs were 325.00 euros (range: 57.20-972.40). CONCLUSION: These costs are significant but remain less expensive than inpatient treatment.
