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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
A prospective observational study on cost-effective analysis of oral hypoglycemic agents
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Ambika M S, Hithesh Gowda H S, Kavyashree G S, Nikitha, Pramod K P
Abstract
Diabetis is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by polyurea, polydipsia and polyphagia due to defect in insulin secretion or absorption. It requires lifelong treatment to maintain normal blood glucose level. The study was planned to analyze the cost variation in different brands of oral hypoglycemic drugs. Cost of particular drug manufactured by different companies in the same strength is determined and analyzed from many websites and the percentage price variation of branded drug from generic brand (Janaushadhi) was determined and Percentage variation of oral hypoglycemic drugs in Indian market and generic drug price was analyzed. The study result makes the people aware about the variation in price of various brands of oral hypoglycaemic drugs and Janaushadhi. The maximum price variation was found in Pioglitazone 15mg and the minimum price variation was found in Glibenclamidde 2.5mg compared to janaushadhi.
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Pages:14-18
How to cite this article:
Ambika M S, Hithesh Gowda H S, Kavyashree G S, Nikitha, Pramod K P "A prospective observational study on cost-effective analysis of oral hypoglycemic agents ". International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 14-18
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