Table 78Drug acquisition costs for IV corticosteroids

IV Methylprednisolone (basic price, quantity)Unit costCost/montha
240mgb (approx. 20kg)720mgc (approx. 60kg)
120mg/3ml suspension (£8.96, 1)£8.96£53.76£161.28
40mg/1ml suspension (£3.44, 1)£3.44£61.92£185.76
80mg/2ml suspension (£6.18, 1)£6.18£55.62£166.86
(a)

10–15mg/kg for 3 days (max. 1000 mg) repeated monthly

(b)

240mg/administration, 720mg/month

(c)

720mg/administration, 2,160g/month

From: Appendix K, Health Economics

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