Table 2.
Price Variation at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.
| Name of the Drugs | Hospital (NRP) | Retailer (NRP) | Variation, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amiodarone 100 mg | 12.54 | 14.03 | 14.83 |
| Amiodarone 200 mg | 21.66 | 26.33 | 10.80 |
| Amlodipine 2.5 mg | .34 | 2.00 | 484.80 |
| Amlodipine 5 mg | .46 | 5.00 | 667.54 |
| Atenolol 50 mg | .68 | 4.00 | 338.60 |
| Digoxin 0.25 mg | 2.80 | 2.92 | 7.14 |
| Diltiazem 30 mg | 4.71 | 5.44 | 15.50 |
| Diltiazem 60 mg | 8.66 | 9.00 | 7.16 |
| Diltiazem SR 90 mg | 12.95 | 13.76 | 6.25 |
| Enalapril 2.5 mg | .45 | 2.00 | 344.44 |
| Enalapril 5 mg | .68 | 3.25 | 411.70 |
| Frusemide 40 mg | .51 | .85 | 65.69 |
| Hydroclorthiazide 12.5 mg | .51 | 1.75 | 96.08 |
| Hydroclorthiazide 25 mg | .76 | 3.00 | 150.00 |
| Isosorbide dinitrate 10 mg | 1.20 | 2.00 | 150.00 |
| Losartan 25 mg | .84 | 5.00 | 495.24 |
| Losartan 50 mg | 1.14 | 10.00 | 601.75 |
| Metoprolol 25 mg | .95 | 4.00 | 236.84 |
| Metoprolol 50 mg | 1.50 | 2.55 | 200.00 |
| Nifedipine SR 20 mg | 2.04 | 5.00 | 69.12 |
| Propranolol 40 mg | 1.91 | 4.20 | 83.25 |
| Spironolactone 25 mg | 1.71 | 7.00 | 16.96 |
| Warfarin 5 mg | 4.56 | 5.50 | 20.61 |
NRP = Net Retail Price.