ABSTRACT
Introduction : A dermoid cyst (also called as “mature teratoma”) is a sac like growth that may be present at birth. It contains structures such as hair, fluid, teeth or skin glands that can be found on or in the skin. In some cases;especially in ovary it also contains thyroid or brain tissue. Ovarian dermoid cysts, which not uncommonly found in both ovaries can develop in a women in her reproductive years. The word “teratoma” is derived from the Greek word “teraton” meaning monster. The term dermoid cyst was coined by Leblanc in 1831.
ABSTRACT
Inappropriate access of essential medicines contributes substantially to out-of-budget expense. Out-of-pocket expenditure makes a vital (up to 70%) health expenditure in India. This research study was conducted to investigate the comparative relative price to patient of selected essential medicines used for common ailments in Sonipat city. A research study on a price-to-be-paid to patient of selected essential medicines for selected common ailments was conducted. Standardized methodology of World Health Organization and Health Action International was employed. Prices were compared to an International Reference Price (Median Price Ratio). The study was conducted on all the two hundred retail pharmacy outlets attached to all residential areas of Sonipat city. The difference between lowest price and highest price (of available medicine) ranged from 0.30 – 40% in case of antimicrobials and 0.17 – 3.4% in case of antiulcers, antiemetics and analgesics. Dissemination of well documented information on affordability to medicine consumers may enhance consumer demand for lower price medicine and thus may serve to enhance the availability of demanded medicine in all the areas of Sonipat city.