scholarly journals To study the cost variation analysis of oral H2 receptor blockers available in different brands in Indian pharmaceutical market

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 802
Author(s):  
Hansraj Kumar ◽  
Uma Shankar Prasad Keshri ◽  
Rajeev Kumar ◽  
Manju Gari ◽  
Akash Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Price Ratio ◽  
Price Variation ◽  
Ranitidine 150Mg ◽  
H2 Receptor ◽  
Cost Variation ◽  
Common Drug ◽  
Ranitidine 300Mg ◽  
H2 Receptor Blockers ◽  
Receptor Blockers ◽  
The Cost

Background: Aim of the study was to study percentage price variations among different brands of the commonly prescribed H2 receptor blockers.Methods: The maximum and minimum price of each brand of the drug in INR was noted by using CIMS January to April 2018 edition, Drug Today April to June 2018 Vol-1. The price ratio and the percentage price variation for individual drug brands was calculated. The price of 10 tablets/capsules were calculated. At last the price ratio and percentage price variation of various brands were compared.Results: Percentage variation in price for H2 receptor blockers marketed in India was found to be tablet cimetidine 200mg:81.89, tablet cimetidine 400mg:91.27, tablet ranitidine 150mg:295.64, tablet ranitidine 300mg:123.19, tablet famotidine 20mg:939.62, tablet famotidine 40mg:1110.09, tablet roxatidine 75mg:38.65, tablet roxatidine 150mg:21.85.Conclusions: H2 receptor blocker is the most common drug prescribed for prolonged period in case of gastritis, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), peptic ulcer. If a costly brand is prescribed, the patients have to pay more money unnecessarily for their treatment. The doctors prescribing these drugs should be aware of these variations in price to reduce the price of drug therapy.

The Effect of H2-receptor Blockers on the Duration of Action of Succinylcholine and Vecuronium

1988 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Il Ho Kim ◽  
See Young Ok ◽  
Kyung Ho Hwang ◽  
Sung Yel Kim
Keyword(s):  
Duration Of Action ◽  
H2 Receptor ◽  
H2 Receptor Blockers ◽  
Receptor Blockers

IgE-Mediated Drug Fever Due to Histamine H2-Receptor Blockers

Drug Safety ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 455-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Hiraide ◽  
Toshiharu Yoshioka ◽  
Susumu Ohshima
Keyword(s):  
Histamine H2 Receptor ◽  
H2 Receptor ◽  
Drug Fever ◽  
H2 Receptor Blockers ◽  
Receptor Blockers ◽  
Ige Mediated

THE EFFECT OF H2 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS ON BUPIVACAINE DISPOSITION

1987 ◽  
Vol 66 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S122
Author(s):  
J. Moore ◽  
R. J. Flynn ◽  
C. M. Wilson ◽  
J. P.H. Fee ◽  
E. McClean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
H2 Receptor ◽  
H2 Receptor Blockers ◽  
Receptor Blockers

scholarly journals Cost variation analysis of various brands of anti-epileptic drugs currently available in Indian pharmaceutical market

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1666
Author(s):  
Saiyadali A. Allisabanavar ◽  
Narayana Reddy S.
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Indian Market ◽  
10Mg Tablet ◽  
Price Variation ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
50Mg Tablet ◽  
Cost Variation ◽  
Anti Epileptic Drug ◽  
150Mg Tablet ◽  
The Cost

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting about 10 million persons in India. The compliance to a particular antiepileptic drug is highly dependent on the cost of the drug which directly translates into success or failure of therapy. Hence there is a need for all clinicians to keep themselves updated with the latest prices and price variation of the commonly prescribed drugs. This study aims to analyze cost variation of various brands of anti-epileptic drugs currently available in Indian pharmaceutical market.Methods: Current Index of Medical Specialities July-October 2016 edition was referred to know the maximum and minimum price in INR of various brands of anti- epileptic drugs in India. Further analysis was done by using Percentage Cost Variation.Results: There is wide variation in the prices of different brands of same antiepileptic agents in Indian market. The highest % cost variation was found for diazepam 5mg tablet (374.42), followed by lorazepam 2mg tablet (213.63), carbamazepine 100mg syrup/5ml-100ml (172.58), levetiracetam 1000mg FC-tablet (168.57), lamotrigine 25mg DIS- tablet (150), clobazam 10mg tablet (147.37), clonazepam 0.5mg tablet (145.90), oxcarbazepine 150mg tablet (89.46), gabapentin 300mg capsule (71.67), valproic acid 200mg FC-tablet (58.62), divalproex sodium 500mg ER-tablet (47.82), topiramate 50mg tablet (41.66) and lowest % cost variation was of phenytoin sodium 300mg tablet (0.23).Conclusions: The average percentage price variation of different brands of same oral anti-epileptic drug in Indian market is very wide. To counter act such cost variation, physicians should be encouraged to prescribe a medication brand with low cost. This in turn reduces the unnecessary economic burden to the patients.

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