Table 3: Cost (including VAT at 20%) comparison of old versus new regimens for pupil and anaesthetic management.
| Direct costs old regimen | £ | Direct costs new regimen | £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minims G Proxymetacine 0.5% | £0.70 | Minims G Proxymetacine 0.5% | £0.70 |
| Minims G Tropicamide 1% | £0.65 | Mydrane | £7.19 |
| Minims G Phenylephirine 2.5% | £0.68 | ||
| Minims G Povidone-Iodine 5% | £0.96 | Minims G Povidone-Iodine 5% | £0.96 |
| 5 ml Ampoule Lignocaine 2%, Syringe, Needle | £0.66 | ||
| Hand Sanitiser used 3.5 ml (£0.085) used 8 times before and after 4 rounds of drops |
£0.68 | ||
| Indirect costs | Indirect costs | ||
| Band 6 Nursing time on admission for surgery | £1.19 | ||
| Band 6 Nursing time in out-patients | £0.89 | ||
| Total cost in Sterling per eye | £5.52 | £8.85 | |
| Total cost in Sterling for 129 operations | £712.08 | £1141.65 |