Objective assessment of the variation in number of doses of generic timolol eye drops along with their cost effectiveness.

First, this study aims to ascertain if truly the generic timolol eye drops circulating in Abuja and it environ are interchangeable. Secondly, we explore their cost effectiveness naira based on dispensing position. Using official guidelines, assessed seven ophthalmic preparations for organoleptic, pH, viscosity, sterility, assay test. After this, they were tested vertical (90 ⁰) horizontal (30 positions filled volume a bottle, total number of per mL; eventually bottles needed year, year mmHg extrapolated. All brands colorless devoid particulate contamination. Assay, viscosity values within compendia specification (BP USP) drops. The sterility showed no evidence bacterial or fungi growth. had actual less than equal stated label claim. Their 5 mL bottle range from 141-169 122-139 when dispensed respectively; while with 10 volume, 305-321 299-309 respectively. Brand T1 (which is most expensive) would need two medication be vertically, amounting N 3,200.00 ($ 7.04) reduction treatment 45 % improvement cost-effectiveness intraocular pressure (IOP) year. In conclusion, technique played significant role however impact glaucoma patient placed drop.