Table 1 Costs associated with medical services and examinations in MMTP in 2009 placarded by Taiwan Department of Health
From: Improvement of quality of life in methadone treatment patients in northern Taiwan: a follow-up study
Medical items | Unit cost (US dollars) | 12-month cost (US dollars) |
|---|---|---|
First-visit diagnostic fees | 153.3 | 153.3 |
Registration fees | 5 | 75 |
Prescription fees | 10 | 120 |
Examination fees | ||
HIV test semiannually | 13.3 | 26.7 |
Urine test (Morphine) | 10 | 20 |
Urine test (Amphetamine) | 10 | 20 |
HBsAg test | 8.3 | 16.7 |
Anti-HBs test | 10 | 20 |
Anti-HCV test | 11.7 | 23.3 |
TPHA test (Treponemapallidumhemagglutination) | 13.3 | 26.7 |
SGOT blood test | 1.7 | 3.3 |
SGPT blood test | 1.7 | 3.3 |
r-GT test | 2.3 | 4.7 |
Chest X-ray | 10 | 20 |
EKG (Electrocardiograph) | 0 | 0 |
Supportive group education | 10 | 120 |
Psychotherapy (Family therapy, group therapy, or other psychotherapies) | 106.7 | 106.7 |
Healthcare service fees (including health education and counseling) | 0 | 0 |
Case management service fees | 166.7 | 166.7 |
Medication fee (methadone per day) | 0.7 | 243.3 |
Total | 1179.7 |