Table 6 Cost data for two sedation regimens
| Â | Midazolam | Diazepam |
|---|---|---|
Drug cost (AUS $/mg) | 0.32 | 0.032 |
Mean hours of sedation per patient | 46.5 | 39.4 |
Mean dose per patient | 286 mg | 62 mg |
Average cost per patient | AUS $92.24 | AUS $2.07 |
Average cost per hour of sedation | AUS $1.98 | AUS $0.06 |