However, for recurrences there was a 45% reduction with fidaxomicin [over vancomycin].. C. diff infections, which often occur after a person has taken antibiotics, affect the gastrointestinal tract and can be deadly. Recurrences are common and troublesome with C. diff infection, seen in 20% or 30% of patients.
allocable cost. A cost that can be assigned or charged to one or more activities or items (cost objects) on the basis of benefits received or other such equitable or logical association, although a direct (causal) relationship may not be established. Also referred to as allocability. You Also Might Like...
The determination of reasonableness of a particular cost depends on all of the circumstances and facts concerning the cost. The other element of allowability is allocability of the cost to the contract. Allocability involves a determination as to whether the cost can be charged to the contract. To be allocable to the contract, the cost must: *be specifically incurred for the contract; *benefit the contract and other work; and *be necessary for the overall operation of the business. If a cost is reasonable and allocable (chargeable) to the contract, then it will be allowable, unless specifically prohibited by the cost regulations.