Table 3 Input data to calculate costs
Medications | Dose (IU) | Formulation (IU) | Ex-factory price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
r-FSH + r-LH | 2453.46 | 150 | € 72.55 | [27] |
HP-hMG | 2801.49 | 75 | € 16.10 | [27] |
Pre-treatment tests | Frequency | Unit cost | Source | |
Hysterosalpingography | 1 | € 116.10 | [14], expert opinion | |
Transvaginal ultrasound | 1 | € 45.90 | [14], expert opinion | |
Gynaecological consultation | 1 | € 21.30 | [14], expert opinion | |
Serum oestradiol (E2) | 1 | € 14.30 | [14], expert opinion | |
Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) | 1 | € 11.90 | [14], expert opinion | |
Fertility test of the seminal fluid | 1 | € 7.90 | [14], expert opinion | |
Luteinising Hormone (LH) | 1 | € 12.90 | [14], expert opinion | |
Prolactin (PLR) | 1 | € 12.70 | [14], expert opinion | |
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) | 1 | € 12.40 | [14], expert opinion | |
Free thyroxine (FT4) | 1 | € 12.60 | [14], expert opinion | |
Free triiodothyronine (FT3) | 1 | € 12.70 | [14], expert opinion | |
Blood samples drawing | 1 | € 2.70 | [14], expert opinion | |
Tests during each IVF cycle | Frequency | Unit cost | Source | |
Transvaginal ultrasound | 3 | € 45.90 | [14], expert opinion | |
Gynaecological consultation | 3 | € 21.30 | [14], expert opinion | |
Serum oestradiol (E2) | 3 | € 14.30 | [14], expert opinion | |
Blood samples | 3 | € 2.70 | [14], expert opinion | |