Can we reduce costs and prevent more unintended pregnancies? A cost of illness and cost-effectiveness study comparing two methods of EHC.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To calculate the cost of an unintended pregnancy in 2011 and use this cost in a cost-effectiveness model comparing ulipristal acetate (UPA) with levonorgestrel (LNG) for emergency hormonal contraception (EHC).

Design

Retrospective analysis of published data sources and published cost-effectiveness model.

Setting

Women presenting in primary care in England for EHC within 24 or 72 h of unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI).

Interventions

EHC of either LNG (1.5 mg) or UPA (30 mg).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome measure is the number and direct and indirect costs of an unintended pregnancy. The secondary outcome measure is the consequence of unintended pregnancy: miscarriage, abortion, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or l

SUBMITTER: Thomas CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3884700 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature