Intimation for weekly common seminar- 13/09/2017
DEPARTMENT : RASASASTRA & BHAISHAJYAKALPNANA,
GOVT. AYURVEDA COLLEGE , THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Subject : 1. ARE AYURVEDIC PRESCRIPTIONS COST EFFECTIVE???
2. KUPIPAKWA RASAYANA:- FROM PREPARATION TO PRESCRIPTION
Presenters : 1. Dr. KRISHNAVENI. R - 3RD MD SCHOLAR
2. Dr. PARVATHY.S - 3RD MD SCHOLAR
Date and Time : 13/09/2017, 02:00 pm
Venue : Auditorium
Abstract of Paper I
TITLE :- ARE AYURVEDIC PRESCRIPTIONS COST
EFFECTIVE???
Dr.
KRISHNAVENI. R, 3RD MD
SCHOLAR, DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA AND BHAISAJYA KALPANA
GOVERNMENT
AYURVEDA COLLEGE TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
INTRODUCTION
Ayurveda market like any other
industry solely depends upon the demand supply concept. WHO estimates that 4 billion people, 80 % of the world's population,
presently use herbal medicines as TM or CAM for primary healthcare. The demand
for plant based medicines, neutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food supplement,
cosmetics etc. is increasing. With increasing medicine demand there is an
increasing expenditure on healthcare. Globally,
India
is known to have one of the highest out-of-pocket expenditures on health care which is
reflective on India’s healthcare tourism website
and AYUSH details the cost of Ayurvedic treatment packages on various chronic
illnesses from 300- 30,000 INR for a period of 7-28 days.
METHODOLOGY
The study is a
Qualitative research using in-depth survey to collect the data and use content
analysis to explain the data. Survey consists of structured questionnaire
probing on
1. Inventory space and sales of various Ayurvedic products (both
classical and value
added) in major pharmaceutical retail outlets.
2. Cost comparing of these in
Low Back Ache based on a two week prescription
provided to patients, selected
through a prescription audit.
RESULTS,
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
Study revealed higher demand for OTC Ayurvedic products
especially cosmetics in the market which is reflecting in the shelf space of
Major Retail outlets. It is also seen that there are significant price
fluctuations in Ayurvedic prescription pattern for this disease with both
traditional as well as value added products being prescribed. On Comparing
traditional and value added products, there is a sharp increase in market price
for the later per dosage due to inherent manufacturing and dispensing costs.
Yet, these value added modifications are meeting consumer needs because of
their ease in administration, shelf life and by being travel friendly. Study
will probe the merits and demerits of the value additions. This in turn will
help in better understanding of these products, prescribing a more rational and
cost effective Ayurvedic management. It is also essential to encourage doctors
to prescribe traditional drugs for treatment to help and implement effective
cost control.
Keywords: value addition, prescription audit, cost
effectiveness, patient compliance.
Abstract of Paper II
KUPIPAKWA RASAYANA:-
FROM PREPARATION TO PRESCRIPTION
PARVATHY.S-
3RD MD SCHOLAR,
DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA AND BHAISAJYA KALPANA
GOVERNMENT
AYURVEDA COLLEGE TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
INTRODUCTION
Rasa
sastra enumerates the
study of metals and minerals, with respect to their therapeutic utility. Kupipakwa
rasayanas are one of the potent group of mercurial preparations mentioned in
Rasa sastra. They are unique with respect to preparation, dosage and
therapeutic activity. For this reason one need to know the various commonly
used kupipakwa rasayanas, with respect to their method of preparation, dose,
duration, anupanas, complications and management.
METHODOLOGY
The methodology
followed was literary review and exploring possible practical applications of
the same in clinical practice.
RESULTS,
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
Though
well explained in textbooks, rarely does kupipakwa rasayanas find a place in a
prescription. But most of the OTC drugs includes kupipakwas, much to our
ignorance. Complication while administration will also be discussed here in.
With proper study and evaluation,kupipakwa rasayanas can be incorporated into
daily clinical practice if judiciously administered in proper matra and
anupana.
Dr C S Sivakumar (Coordinator- Bodhika 2017)
