Table 2 Summary of cost-analyses for penicillin allergy evaluation based on type of assessor
Penicillin Allergy Assessment Provider | Hourly Wage *** | Cost per Assessment Day (4.13 h) | Annual Program Cost (52 weeks, 260 days) | Cost per Penicillin Allergy Assessment (715) | Cost per Patient De-Labelled (403) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Internal Medicine Resident | $32.20 | $133.00 | $34,580 | $48.36 | $85.81 |
Physician Assistant | $56.92 | $235.08 | $61,121 | $85.48 | $151.67 |
Nurse Practionner | $56.92 | $235.08 | $61,121 | $85.48 | $151.67 |
Registered Nurse | $38.92 | $160.74 | $41,792 | $58.45 | $103.70 |
Pharmacist | $50.82 | $209.93 | $54,582 | $76.34 | $135.44 |
Pharmacy Tech | $20.00 | $82.60 | $21,476 | $30.04 | $53.29 |