Table 2 Costs of direct observation of therapy and increased use of case finding among 100 000 people in India
| Â | Direct observation of therapy | Increase in TB case-finding |
|---|---|---|
Extra TB smears for case detection (@I$2.28) | N/A | 2000 |
Number of extra clinic visits (@I$3.85) | 36 per patient | 4 visits for each of 12 new patients identified |
Extra drug costs (@I$7.84) | N/A | For each of 12 new patients identified |
Total cost (I$) | 5960 | 4839 |
Cost per life saved (I$) | 31702 | 2703 |