Table 4 Sensitivity analysis-potential cost saving by scenario when important parameters were the minimum values
From: The economic benefits of increased sugar-free chewing gum in China: a budget impact analysis
Scenario 1 | Scenario 2 | Scenario 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Current PCC | 28.67 | 28.67 | 28.67 |
Increased PCC | 365.00 | 245.45 | 403.34 |
Costs of increased SFG | ¥32.85($4.96) | ¥22.09($3.34) | ¥36.30($5.49) |
Current DMFT | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Decreased DMFT | 0.70 | 0.47 | 0.76 |
Expenditure due to caries (per tooth) | ¥54.00($8.16) | ¥54.00($8.16) | ¥54.00($8.16) |
Dental cost saving after increase in SFG consumption | ¥37.61($5.68) | ¥25.63($3.87) | ¥41.07($6.21) |
Average cost saving per person | ¥4.76($0.72) | ¥3.54($0.53) | ¥4.77($0.72) |
Total national cost savings (in B RMB/ USD) | ¥22.27($3.37) | ¥16.59 ($2.51) | ¥22.31($3.37) |