Table 4:

Results of scenario analyses comparing prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum with no prophylaxis

AnalysisICER per QALY gained for ON prophylaxis v. no prophylaxis, $
Base case355 798
0% discount rate207 801
3% discount rate526 467
1-year time horizon12 346 383
10-year time horizon1 325 046
20-year time horizon826 645

  • Note: ICER = incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, ON = ophthalmia neonatorum, QALY = quality-adjusted life-year.