Medical expenses of patients with Favism admitted to 17th Shahrivar Hospital compared to G6PD enzyme screening cost, in north of Iran.

Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme deficiency is one of the prevalent disorders in Guilan province, northern Iran, causing many patients to suffer from acute hemolysis. This disease has imposed tremendous costs both on patients and Health systems. The aim of this study was to compare the direct costs of favism treatment on patients and health system with G6PD enzyme screening test.