Shashikant
India
Research Article
Pharmacoeconomics of Selected Essential Medicines for Chronic Diseases in Bhiwani District, Haryana, India
Author(s): Shashikant, Anjali Goyal, Seema Chhokar, Rajesh Kumar and Neeraj GilhotraShashikant, Anjali Goyal, Seema Chhokar, Rajesh Kumar and Neeraj Gilhotra
Introduction: Medicines represent a substantial proportion of the economic costs for treating chronic diseases. In low and middle income countries (LMIC) 50–90% of the population have to pay for medicines themselves. Inappropriate access and availability of essential medicines contribute substantially to out-of-budget expense. A significant population of developing countries (up to 90%) purchase medicines through out-of-pocket payments. This research study was conducted to investigate the comparative availability and relative price to patient for selected essential medicines used in the treatment of chronic diseases in Bhiwani district. Material and methods: A research study on availability and price to patient for selected essential medicines used in the treatment of chronic diseases was conducted. Standardized methodology of World Health Organization and Healt.. View More»
