Table 5

Cost analysis for patients over 65 kg—adalimumab

SexAgeWeight (kg)Dose/drugMonthly cost (£)Allopurinol monthly cost (£)Annual LDTA cost (£)Annual adalimumab cost (£)Annual drug saving (£)
M669450 mg/AZA3.760.2948.6010 56010 511.40
M487850 mg/AZA3.760.2948.6010 56010 511.40
F447710 mg /MP37.280.29450.8410 56010 109.16
F658750 mg/AZA3.760.2948.6010 56010 511.40
M436540 mg/AZA77.600.29934.6810 5609625.32
M499020 mg/MP74.570.29898.3210 5609661.68
M609530 mg/MP111.850.291345.6810 5609214.32
F3510550 mg/AZA3.760.2948.6010 56010 511.40
M727425 mg/ AZA8.150.29101.2810 56010 458.72
M667840 mg/AZA77.600.29934.6810 5609625.32
M6710450 mg/AZA3.760.2948.6010 56010 511.40
 Total111 251.52
  • AZA, azathioprine; LDTA, low dose thiopurine and allopurinol; MP, mercaptopurine.