Cost Effective Analysis of Commonly Used Topical Drugs in Ophthalmology
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Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the cost-effectiveness of commonly used topical drugs in ophthalmic conditions like conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, uveitis, etc. Materials and Methods:Data was collected from the Ophthalmology department at Dr. B.R Ambedkar Medical College for conditions like conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, uveitis, etc. Cost effective analysis was done for anti infectives, anti-inflammatory and corticosteroids used in the treatment of above mentioned conditions. Results and Conclusions: Toram was cost effective among antimicrobials. Ketolas NSAID as analgesic and Predmet for ocular postoperative conditions as a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent was most economical. Toram (tobramycin –Rs26/per bottle), Ketolas (ketorlac-Rs 29/per bottle), Predmet (prednisolone-Rs 13/per bottle).
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تاریخ انتشار 2015