What is the cost involved in treating sensitive and drug resistant TB?

For Drug Sensitive TB treatment for a duration of 6 months, the total cost ranges from Rs.4,000- 8,000 (including medications and investigations).
Whereas for a drug resistant TB treatment, the costRs.10.000 per month for approx. 6 months (intensive phase) followed by Rs.5000 per month for around 1-1.5 years (continuation phase).

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