A cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care settings in Ireland: a decision-analytic model

This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of a national C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) program to guide antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in primary care in Ireland.

Date of publication: 30 Sep 2021
Authors: Christopher G Fawsitt, Des Lucey, Patricia Harrington, Karen Jordan, Liam Marshall, Kirsty K O’Brien, Conor Teljeur.
Journal: Family Practice
Digital object identifier: DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmab123
Type of output: Original Research
Suggested Citation:

Fawsitt CG, Lucey D, Harrington P, Jordan K, Marshall L, O'Brien KK & Teljeur C. A cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care settings in Ireland: a decision-analytic model. Family Practice. 2021 Sept 30;cmab123.