Division of Barrett's patients into minimal, low and high-risk groups
| Patients | Old cost of surveillance | New cost of surveillance | Cost saving | Mean cost saving per annum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal risk—for discharge | 45 | £131 625 | £0 | £131 625 | £13 162 |
| Minimal risk—potential discharge | 46 | £134 550 | £26 910 | £107 640 | £10 764 |
| Low risk | 109 | £318 825 | £127 530 | £191 295 | £19 129 |
| High risk | 203 | £724 425 | £434 655 | £289 770 | £28 977 |
| All risk | 403 | £1 309 425 | £589 095 | £720 330 | £72 033 |
Calculation of total cost saving over the next 10 years (and per annum) from difference in projected new and old cost of surveillance.