Intimation for weekly common seminar- 13/09/2017

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 - 3^RD MD SCHOLAR 

                     2.  Dr. PARVATHY.S - 3^RD 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, 3^RD 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- 3^RD 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)