References (study period) | Population | Resource | Inflated 2012 CAN$ |
---|---|---|---|
Dormuth et al. [60] (Jul 2007–Dec 2009) | Residents of British Columbia, 45+ years old | Medication (inhaled anticholinergic) | $26,298,835.28 (ministry paid: $13,276,279.45, out of pocket: $13,022,555.82) |
Any hospital admission | $310,494,472.10 | ||
Emergency COPD admission | $59,456,281.50 | ||
Mittmann et al. [3] (52 weeks) | Mean age of 68.6 years | Moderate exacerbation | $182.7–$254.44 million |
Severe exacerbation | $469.64–$642.26 million |