Cost analysis of various topical eye preparations currently available in Indian market

Authors

  • Shweta Agrawal Department of Shalakya Tantra, Pt. K.L.S. Govt. (Auto.) Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Neelesh Arya Department of Pharmacology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Mehul Agrawal Department of Pharmacology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20193173

Keywords:

Cost analysis, Cost variation, Eye drops, Pharmacoeconomics

Abstract

Background: topical eye preparations are very commonly used in India for different eye diseases hence their prices should not be much different in Indian pharmaceutical industry. The common man therefore has to shell out more money with medicine prices spinning out of his reach. Aim of this study was to compare the cost of drugs of the different brand of topical ophthalmic drugs.

Methods: cost of various topical eye preparations was compared using “Current Index of Medical Specialties” (CIMS) January-April 2019 and cost variation was recorded. Drugs were categorized into anti-infective and antiseptics, topical corticosteroids, mydriatics, anti-glaucoma drugs, anti-inflammatory and lubricants.

Results: That of the 26 drug formulations studied, the percentage cost variation of 10 drug formulations was more than 100%, out of which one formulation of moxifloxacin had more than 1000% variation. Cost ratio of 10 drug formulations were more than two. Moxifloxacin 0.5% eye drops had maximum percentage cost variation of 5610.66% and cost ratio of 57.11, followed by ofloxacin 0.30% eye drops (310.92%, 4.11), timolol 0.50% eye drops (263.64%, 3.64), ciprofloxacin 0.30% eye drops (142.42%, 2.42), tobramycin 0.30% eye drops (120.14%, 2.20).

Conclusions: There is a significant variation in the price of various topical eye preparations. As most of the preparations being prescribed on an out-patient basis, which was not covered under most of the insurance program. Out of pocket expenditure adversely affects the drug compliance in the long run. There should be a comprehensive action from policymakers, regulatory authorities, government agencies, doctors, pharmacists, and the general public to solve this issue of cost variation of drugs.

Author Biography

Mehul Agrawal, Department of Pharmacology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

 

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2019-07-23

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Agrawal, S., Arya, N., & Agrawal, M. (2019). Cost analysis of various topical eye preparations currently available in Indian market. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 8(8), 1754–1757. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20193173

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