Research Paper
Year: 2023 | Month: April | Volume: 10 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 491-497
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230460
A Cost Variation Analysis of Hypolipidemic Drugs Available in the Indian Market
Ujjawal Rawat1, Ambika2, Piyush Kumar3, Mohd Qasim4, Rahul Chauhan5, Mohd Mohsin6
1,2,3,4,5,6Pharmd Intern, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, 244001
Corresponding Author: Ujjawal Rawat
ABSTRACT
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are amongst the prime reasons of increasing morbidity as well as mortality worldwide. Dyslipidemia is an important and modifiable risk factor of CVD and statins are extremely endorsed in its treatment.
Method: Data was acquired from the online edition of “Current Index of Medical Specialties” (CIMS), 1mg, netmeds. The percentage cost variation as well as cost ratio were calculated.
Result: Percentage cost variation was recorded highest in atorvastatin 10mg (3668.50%) whereas, the least percentage cost variation was recorded for pravastatin 10mg (3.61%).
Conclusion: To reduce the burden on patients, the government should cover as many as possible drugs under the drug price control order (DPCO) and develop uniformity in the pricing of the drugs.
Keywords: Hypolipidemic drugs, cardiovascular diseases, cost variation, statins, brands
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