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Table 4 Estimated mean cost of MAS and UC

From: Cost utility of a pharmacist-led minor ailment service compared with usual pharmacist care

 

Mean cost per patient ($AUD)a

MAS

UC

Consultation time

5.33

1.61

Non-prescription medicine

10.85

10.36

Referral adherence (including medicines)

5.59

0.61

Reconsultation (incl. medicines)

7.73

9.70

Training, facilitation, technology set-up

0.07

–

Total cost (SD)

29.56 (4.21)

22.28 (4.59)

  1. AUD Australian dollars, MAS minor ailment service, UC usual pharmacist care