Cost items per patient | Linezolid | Vancomycin |
---|---|---|
Drug treatment | $2,189 | $746 |
Drug administration | $172 | $182 |
Inpatient drug cost | $ 2,361 | $ 928 |
ICU | $34,217 | $34,728 |
General ward | $2,451 | $3,524 |
Mechanical ventilation | $1,869 | $1,824 |
Physician/attending visit | $1,970 | $2,091 |
Lab work | $1,137 | $1,245 |
SAE/failure costs | $2,162 | $2,651 |
Inpatient medical cost | $ 43,807 | $ 46,064 |
Total costs | $ 46,168 | $ 46,992 |