E-drug: Survey of Losec/Omeprazole prices (cont)
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Dear Friend,
At the last count 40+ branded preparations of omeprazole are
available in India. The prices of 5 leading brands (Cap Omeprazole 20
mg) are as follows: [Exchange rate 1 US $ = Indian Rs. 46.00 approx.
currently]
BRAND Company Price per capsule
In Indian Rs.
In US$
OMEZ Dr. Reddy's Rs. 3.99 US $ 0.087
OMIZAC Torrent Rs. 3.99 US $ 0.087
PROTOLOC USV India Rs. 3.90 US $ 0.085
OCID Zydus Cadila Rs. 3.87 US $ 0.084
OMEPRAL FDC Rs. 3.53 US $ 0.077
These prices are fairly representative of most brands. It is to be noted
that customers pay a Sales Tax over and above these prices. This may
vary from region to region within India, but is now generally to the
tune of 8% over these prices.
With regards
Dr. Avijit Hazra MD [Pharmacology]
CDMU Documentation Centre
Calcutta
India
"Community Development Medicinal Unit" <cdmudocu@vsnl.com>
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