Overall results of base analysis comparing prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum with no prophylaxis
| Variable | ON prophylaxis | No prophylaxis | Difference | ICER, $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost, $ | 7.73 | 0.75 | 6.99 | |
| Short-term QALYs | 0.876485 | 0.876484 | 0.000001 | 12 348 383 |
| Incidence of blindness | 0.000023 | 0.000024 | 0.000002 | 4 078 761 |
| Long-term QALYs | 41.181768 | 41.181749 | 0.000020 | 355 798 |
Note: ICER = incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, ON = ophthalmia neonatorum, QALY = quality-adjusted life-year.