Table 2 Estimate of the hidden societal cost of antibiotic resistance (SCAR) attributable to each ambulatory antibiotic prescription in the U.S. arising from four cost components
SCAR Component | Cost Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
Base Case | Range | |
#1: Hospitalization Cost | $9 | $1–$39 |
#2: Second-line Inpatient Antibiotic Cost | $1 | $0–$4 |
#3: Second-line Outpatient Antibiotic Cost | $2 | $2–$47 |
#4: Antibiotic Stewardship Cost | $1 | $0–$5 |
Total SCAR Attributable to Each Antibiotic Prescriptiona | $13 | $3–$95 |