Table 4

Total direct cost and total annualised direct cost, by contraceptive method

Contraceptive methodTotal direct cost (NOK)Annualisation factorTotal annualised direct cost (NOK)
IUS1711.200.20342.24
Implant1667.000.33555.67
IUD791.800.20158.36
Injection841.691.00841.69
OC737.011.00737.01
Ring1509.321.001509.32
Patch1215.631.001215.63
Barrier methods*98.221.0098.22
Withdrawal0.001.000.00
Calendar†0.001.000.00
No method (chance)0.001.000.00
  • *Data for male condom used as a proxy for barrier methods.

  • †Ovulation method used as a proxy for calendar methods.

  • IUD, intrauterine device; IUS, intrauterine system; NOK, Norwegian Kroner; OC, oral contraceptive.