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Table 3 Direct costs (CAN$) for each intervention

From: Reducing prescribing of benzodiazepines in older adults: a comparison of four physician-focused interventions by a medical regulatory authority

 

Intervention Group

Control (n = 73)

Letter (n = 67)

Pharmacist (n = 68)

Physician (n = 64)

Professional Feesa

0.00

0.00

720.00

3,000.00

Shipping

148.00

134.00

136.00

126.00

Envelopes

18.50

16.75

17.00

15.75

Paper

14.80

6.70

6.80

6.30

Administrative

750.00

750.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

Total

931.30

907.45

1,879.80

5,148.05

Cost/participant

$12.76

$13.96

$27.64

$81.71

  1. aProfessional fees were based on hourly rates