Cost of syrup versus capsule form of vitamin A supplementation.
Indian Pediatr
;
2004 Apr; 41(4): 377-84
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-11129
ABSTRACT
The study was done to estimate the cost of each dose of vitamin A (2,00,000 Units) to the health system when delivered as a capsule, applicap or as syrup form. The cost of distribution of vitamin A supplements was estimated for the manufacturers, district and delivery level. The lowest cost per dose was for capsules in plastic jar (Rs. 0.99) and the highest was for the syrup in glass bottle (Rs. 1.29), the option currently being practiced. The distribution costs were least for the capsule, which compensates for its higher production cost. The cost of syrup was also more due to high degree of wastage compared to capsules. While cost is an important issue, other operational factors need also to be considered.
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Assunto principal:
Vitamina A
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Humanos
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Cápsulas
/
Custos de Medicamentos
/
Suplementos Nutricionais
/
Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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