Resource item | Lisdexamfetamine ($) | Methylphenidate ($) | |
---|---|---|---|
Direct medical cost | Psychiatrist | 23.55 (12.40–49.58) | 34.43 (12.40–49.58) |
Psychologist | 17.22 (0–84.70) | 34.69 (17.21–43.04) | |
Supplementary medicines | 11.88 (6.20–24.79) | 41.32 (4.13–123.96) | |
Medical tests | 15.49 (1.03–41.32) | 15.49 (1.03–41.32) | |
The total cost of outpatient services | 6.89 (0–189.38) | 6.89 (0–117.07) | |
The cost of the leading medicine | 252.44 (139.88–365.00) | 19.37 (8.89–40.00) | |
Direct non-medical cost | Intra-city transportation | 9.74 (6.20–22.38) | 19.63 (6.20–33.05) |
Travel to and accommodation in the treatment city | 110.18 (30.99–137.73) | 84.36 (30.99–103.30) | |
Indirect cost | Salary of nurse/caregiver | 17.22 (0–206.5) | 8.61 (0–219.68) |
Total patient costs (per 28 days) | 464.61 (196.70–2979.88) | 264.79 (80.85–434.25) |