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.
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.
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 –Rs 26/-per bottle), Ketolas (ketorlac-Rs 29/-per bottle), Predmet (prednisolone-Rs 13/-per bottle).
Pharmacoeconomics, NSAIDs, antimicrobials, Prednisolone, Fluoromethaolone
