NIHR Alert: Testing for hepatitis in A&E departments is likely to be cost-effective in many areas of the UK

Commentary is provided of a study from two London hospitals, which found gain in quality adjusted life years (QALY) for hep B testing was £9,858 per QALY and £8,019 for hep C. Authors’ of the commentary state initial results are promising, but larger scale research is required.

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NIHR Dissemination Centre