Aim: Analysis of the cost ratio & percentage cost variations in different brands of the commonly prescribed Anti– Epileptic drugs available in Indian pharmaceutical market.
Methods: The maximum and minimum price of each brand of the drug given in INR was noted by using CIMS January to April 2020 edition & Drug Today April to June 2020 Vol-1. The cost ratio and the percentage cost variation for individual drug brands was calculated. The cost of one bottle in case of 100 ml syrup & 10 tablets/capsules was calculated in case of oral drugs and the cost of one 1 vial or ampoule was noted in case of injectable drugs. At last the cost ratio and percentage cost variation of various brands was compared.
Results:After calculation of cost ratio and percentage cost variation for each brand of Anti-Epileptic drug tablet clonazepam[2mg]shows highest cost ratio & percentage cost variation as: 10.41 & 941.66,Carbamazpine [200mg SR tablet] shows lowest cost ratio & percentage cost variation as: 1.09 & 9.32
Conclusion: Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder and Epileptic drugs are to be prescribed for prolonged period. If a costly brand is prescribed, the patients have to pay more money unnecessarily for their treatment. There is a wide difference in the cost of different brands of Anti-Epileptic drugs available in India. The clinicians prescribing these drugs should be aware of these variations in cost to reduce the cost of drug therapy.
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