Table 1 Cash flow analysis of the implementation of the automated dispensing system (ADS) in three ICUs
From: Automated drug dispensing systems in the intensive care unit: a financial analysis
Year 0 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2011) | (2012) | (2013) | (2014) | (2015) | (2016) | |
Operations | ||||||
Nurse time gained (€) | / | 133,833 | 136,510 | 139,240 | 142,025 | 144,865 |
Pharmacy technician additional cost (€) | / | −22,750 | −23,205 | −23,669 | −24,142 | −24,625 |
Saving from reduced outdated drugs (€) | / | 14,772 | 15,067 | 15,369 | 15,676 | 15,990 |
Maintenance costs (€) | 0 | 333 | 0 | 4832 | 2743 | / |
Total (operating cash flow) (€) | / | 126,188 | 128,372 | 135,772 | 136,302 | 136,229 |
Investment | ||||||
ADS (€) in three ICUs | −121,500 | / | / | / | / | 12,000 |
Software (€) | −4,500 | / | / | / | / | / |
Saving from reduced drug storage (€) | 44,298 | / | / | / | / | / |
Total (investment cash flow) (€) | −81,702 | 12,000 | ||||
Global cash flow (€) | −81,702 | 126,188 | 128,372 | 135,772 | 136,302 | 148,229 |