A Cost Comparison and Cost Variation Analysis of Anti Rheumatoid Drugs and Anti-Hypertensive Drugs in Ayurveda and Allopathy

Our study aimed to analyze and compare monthly costs along with cost variation between Ayurveda Allopathy medicines used treat 2 chronic disease conditions, viz. Rheumatoid Arthritis Hypertension. The prices of Allopathic & Ayurvedic drugs mentioned in the treatment guidelines for these conditions were obtained from different sources. minimum maximum a particular drug same strength manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies noted both as medicines. Cost Ratio percent Variation also calculated. results showed that Difference (%CVD) ayurvedic Anti-Rheumatoid arthritis ranged 105% 166.33%. In case drugs, %CVD 182% DMARDs 1184.39% Corticosteroids. Anti-hypertensive medicines, too, mean 84.21% Rasaushadhi 353.33% Arishta, while 150.70% ACE inhibitors 269.85% Calcium channel blockers respectively. A comparison medicine ₹993.16 ₹1994 ₹735.53 ₹2634.57. hypertension, ₹255.64 2136.35 depending on grade Hypertension ₹312.65 ₹631.15 Thus, we can conclude there is wide difference brands oral Antihypertensive available Indian market.