Drug pricing of various formulations used for the management of acid peptic disorders
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
ntroduction Affordability determines accessibility to drugs in developing countries. Variation in the cost of drugs is noted to be high in India, which can affect drug compliance. Acid Peptic disorders are prevalent in India and require long term therapy. Hence the present study was undertaken to analyse the cost variation of various brands of anti-ulcer drugs currently available in India. Materials & methods The drugs listed under the section “Antacids and Anti-ulcer agents” in Current Index of Medical Specialties (CIMS) October 2016-January 2017 edition was noted to analyze the variation in drug prices of various brands of drugs available in India. Further analysis was done by using Percentage Cost Variation. Results Wide variation in the prices of Antacids and anti-ulcer agents was noted. Among the H2 (Histamine 2) receptor blockers, the maximum percentage of cost variation was noted with Ranitidine (50 mg injection) 871.54%, and among proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), it was noted with Pantoprazole (40 mg EC-Tab) 500.75%. Among the PPIs, lowest percentage of cost variation was noted with Omeprazole 40 mg injection; among the H2 blockers, it was Ranitidine 300mg FC-TAB. Among the Fixed Dose combinations (FDCs), maximum and minimum % of cost variation was noted with Ranitidine 150mg+Domperidone 10mg TAB (242%) and Pantoprazole 40mg+Domperidone 30mg SR-CAP (1%) respectively. Conclusion More than 100% cost variation was seen with different brands of all PPIs and H2 receptor blockers.
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