Suriname Market Survey Report - Caribbean Social Marketing ...

HERA 

HEALTH RESEARCH FOR ACTION . 

CARISMA Total Market 

Survey of Condoms and 

Hormonal 

Contraceptives 

Suriname (2011 baseline) 

Part IIB Annexes 2 - 10 

Draft 2.1, July, 2011 

Consultant team 

Rob Verhage, Team Leader 

Julia Terborg 

Valerie Kerr 

Marianne Schürmann (QA) 

Laarstraat 43, B-2840 Reet Belgium tel. +32-3-8445930 

E-mail hera@hera.eu fax. +32-3-8448221 

www.hera.eu

CARISMA Market Survey in Suriname and Jamaica 

Table of Contents 

Annex 2. Documents ........................................................................................................... 1 

Annex 3. Persons consulted ................................................................................................ 4 

Annex 4. Survey timeline .................................................................................................... 6 

Annex 5. Detailed methodology outlet survey Suriname ................................................... 7 

Annex 6. Survey tools ........................................................................................................ 11 

Annex 7. Overview condoms brands Suriname ................................................................ 33 

Annex 8. Overview hormonal contraceptives (tablets and injections) Suriname ............ 37 

Annex 9. Commercial distributors of condoms and HCs in Suriname .............................. 38 

Annex 10. Detailed results commercial condom outlet survey ........................................ 40 

List of figures 

Figure 1: Researched areas ............................................................................................... 40 

Figure 2: Researched communities in Paramaribo, Wanica and Nickerie ........................ 40 

Figure 3: Surveyed outlets by type ................................................................................... 41 

Figure 4: Number of male condoms brands found in outlets .......................................... 41 

Figure 5: Availability of top eleven brands of condoms at outlet .................................... 41 

Figure 6: Most found condom package size ..................................................................... 42 

Figure 7: Average number of condoms sold per day ........................................................ 43 

Figure 8: Frequency of receiving new condom supplies .................................................. 43 

Figure 9: Availability of bulk stock of condoms ................................................................ 43 

Figure 10: Type of condom supply .................................................................................... 44 

Figure 11: Availability of continuous condom supply in the last 12 months ................... 44 

Figure 12: Sales of brands, other than current ones in outlet ......................................... 44 

Figure 13: Proportion of condoms found with valid expiration date ............................... 45 

Figure 14: Visibility of condoms in outlet ......................................................................... 45 

Figure 15: Place where condoms are kept ....................................................................... 45 

Figure 16: Method of obtaining condom by client ........................................................... 46 

Figure 17: Visible promotional condom material present in outlet ................................. 46 

Figure 18: Usual buyers of condom by gender ................................................................. 47 

Figure 19: Complaints of clients about condoms, reported by retailers .......................... 47 

HERA/Draft report Suriname IIB, version 2.1/ July 2011


List of tables 

Table 1: Research areas and population ............................................................................. 7 

Table 2: Number of outlets by type in researched districts ............................................... 8 

Table 3: Determined quota per outlet type per community .............................................. 9 

Table 4: Surveyed condoms and contraceptives outlets by market segment and type of 

outlet ........................................................................................................................... 9 

Table 5: Surveyed commercial condoms/contraceptives outlets by community ............ 10 

Table 6: Free condom outlets surveyed by type of outlet ............................................... 10 

Table 7: Lowest and Highest retail prices reported for a pack (3) of condoms for top 11 

brands ....................................................................................................................... 42 

Table 8: Type of outlet and prices .................................................................................... 42 

Table 9: Opening hours commercial condom outlets ...................................................... 46 

HERA/Draft report Suriname IIB, version 2.1/ July 2011


Annex 2. Documents 

[no author]. Leaflet Caribbean Social Marketing (CARISMA) Project: HIV & AIDS 

Prevention. KfW, PANCAP, CIDA. [no date] 

Barnes, Jeff. Total Market Indicators; DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Workstream 2, Market 

Development Approaches Working Group, Abt Associates, May 20, 2008 (5 April 

downloaded from http://www.rhsupplies.org/working-groups/market-developmentapproaches/mda-resources-tools-and-guidelines.html) 

Boëtius – Mahes, A.. Overview of the Condom Market in Suriname. Social Marketing for 

HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health in Suriname Programme, CARISMA II, June 2010 

Brady, Chris and Hemmings, Joanne. Models of Condom Distribution Across the 

Caribbean. CARISMA II Best Practice Series. KfW, PANCAP, Options. [no date] 

Brady, Chris. DRAFT Notes from Eastern Caribbean Total Condom Market presentation 

in Port of Spain. December 9 th [2010] 

CARICOM/PANCAP. Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS 2008- 

2012. September 2008 

CHRC, Caribbean indicators and measurement tools (CIMT) for the Monitoring and 

Evaluation of National AIDS programmes, 2004 Revision – accessible at – www.chrccaribbean.org 

Chris Brady background on CARISMA’s work with the Total Condom Market (T&T 

meeting, Dec-10) 

CIA World Fact book, to be accessed at www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/jm.html 

Gardiner et al. Market Development Approaches Scoping Report. HLSP 2006 

General Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Suriname Census 2004. General Results, Volume 1. 

2005 

GFATM. SUR-305-G01-H Grant Performance Report External Print Version Last Updated 

on: 24 February 2011 

GFATM. SUR-506-G03-H Grant Performance Report External Print Version. Last Updated 

on: 22 March 2011 

GITEC/HERA/CREDES. Feasibility Study on Reproductive Health Commodity Financing 

Mechanisms. WAHO ‐ KfW Final Report 31 March 2009 

Greifeld, Dr. Katarina. Regional Project on HIV/AIDS prevention in the Caribbean, 

Midterm Review of Phase I, Feasibility Study Phase II, Final Report. KfW and PANCAP. 

April 2007 

Heemskerk, Marieke & Uiterloo, Melvin. Mapping the Commercial Sex Work population 

in Paramaribo, Suriname. A cartographic and ethnographic overview. MOH, 21 March 

2009 

Hemmings, Dr. Joanne et al. CARISMA Regional Study Series Study Two: The Total 

Condom Market. May 2009 

Hemmings, Dr. Joanne et al. CARISMA Regional Studies Series Study Three: Condom 

Access and Affordability. KfW, PANCAP, Options. May 2009 

HERA. Evaluation and Development of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework 

2002-2006 and 2008-2012 EVALUATION REPORT Final. PANCAP, 17 January 2008 

HERA/Draft report Suriname IIB, version 2.1/ July 2011 1


HERA. Procurement, Supply and Management Project in the Health Sector Suriname. 

Final Report. March, 2009 

HERA. Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Legislation, Volume I and II, 

Final Report. 7 April 2010 

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Survey, Jamaica 2008. Hope Enterprises 

Ltd. 

Hope Enterprises Ltd. Condom Audit & Market Size Report: Jamaica. July 2008 

Isabelle Sarafia. Final Report on Findings: HIV/AIDS and Youth in Suriname. 2001 

Kara Hanson et al, in Targeting Services Towards the Poor 

http://www.eldis.org/fulltext/targeting_services_hanson.pdf 

Leaflet How a Brand was Born: The Story of Got it Get it. Best Practices in Social 

Marketing Series. CARISMA II – Caribbean Social Marketing Programme – www.carismapancap.org. 

December 2009 

Measure Evaluation/WHO/PSI. Compiled Condom Availability and Quality Protocol 

DRAFT. June 2000 

MOH, Nationale Geneesmiddelen Klapper 4e editie (Suriname Essential Medicines List 

4 th edition), oktober 2004 

MOH. National Results-Based HIV Framework 2009-2013 (Suriname) 

MOH. Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy. no date (Suriname) 

MOH.National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS 2004-2008 (Suriname) 

MOH-Jamaica UNGASS Report, 2006. [accessed 13 April at http://www.jamaicanap.org/UNGASSCountryProgressReport.pdf] 

PAHO. Suriname Pharmaceutical Country Profile. 2010 (accessible at 

http://www.who.int/medicines/areas/coordination/suriname_pharmaceutical_profile_ 

April_2011.pdf ) 

PAHO.Health in the Americas 2007, Vol.II 

PANCAP. Regional Model Condom Policy. June 2008 

PSI Research Division. Haiti (2006): MAP Study Evaluating Coverage, Quality of Coverage, 

and Access to social marketing products. Volume I: Condoms, PANTE and REYALITE 

&xxx. 2006; [accessed 13 April at http://www.carisma-pancap.org/resources/a-z/134- 

psi-haiti-map-study-evaluating-coverage-quality-of-coverage-and-access-to-socialmarketing-products-2006] 

PSI Research Division. PSI Research Division 2008. Haiti (2008): MAP Study Evaluating 

the Coverage, Quality of Coverage, Access, and Penetration of Condoms. Second Round. 

2008 [accessed 13 April at http://www.carisma-pancap.org/resources/a-z/137-psi-haitimap-study-evaluating-the-coverage-quality-of-coverage-access-and-penetration-ofcondoms-2008] 

PSI. Technical Propopsal Suriname CARISMA 2 programme. no date 

PSI/LSHTM working paper “Segmentation and a Total Market Approach” 

http://www.eldis.org/fulltext/Total_market_approach.pdf 

Rehle et al. (FHI) Evaluating programs for HIV/AIDS prevention and care in developing 

countries, 2001 

RHCG. Market Development Approaches Key Issues Guide. 

http://www.eldis.org/index.cfmobjectId=8B6FF1D6-FA19-98B1-6FD7490BF36EBF86 

(accessed 5 April 2011) 

RHSC/MDAWG. Market Segmentation Primer. USAID, October 2009 



Rolfe, B and Joanne Hemmings. “she sweet up the boopsy and him nuh get nuh wine: 

young women and sexual relationships in Kingston, Jamaica”. Report for CARISMA, 

published by Options Consultancy. August 2007 [accessed 13 April at 

http://www.carisma-pancap.org/resources/a-z/143-peer-unit-peer-study-youngwomens-sexual-relationships-in-inner-city-kingston-jamaica-2007] 

Terborg, Julia. Assessment of Available Data on Sexual and Reproductive Health in 

Suriname. Paramaribo, March 2010 

UNAIDS (2006), Keeping Score: AIDS Responses in the Caribbean 

http://data.unaids.org/pub/Report/2007/20070605_keeping_score_caribbean_ungass_ 

2006_en.pdf 

UNFPA. Rapid Needs Assessment Tool for Condom Programming; Program Report. 2003 

Verhage, Rob and Naarendorp, Miriam. Distribution Plan for Reproductive Health 

Commodities in Suriname. MOH/EU/UNFPA Joint Program for Reproductive Health in 

Suriname 2003 to 2006, Paramaribo, January 21, 2005 

Wedderburn, Maxine. A Review of the Total Condom Market in Trinidad and Tobago 

and selected countries of the OECS 2008 - June 2010. Hope Enterprises Ltd. Jamaica, 

November 2010 

WHO. Global strategy for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections: 

2006–2015. 2006 

WHO. Protocol for Estimating Condom Availability for Distribution at Central and 

Peripheral Level (Measurement of Prevention Indicators 2 and 3), 

WHO/GPA/TCO/SEF/94.1 - Section 4. 1994 

WHO/HAI. Measuring medicine prices, availability, affordability and price components 

2 nd Edition. 2008; downloadable at 

http://www.haiweb.org/medicineprices/manual/documents.html 

WHO/UNAIDS. The Male Latex Condom – Specification and guidelines for condom 

procurement. 2004 

WHO/UNAIDS/UNFPA/FHI. Male Latex Condom: Specification, Prequalification and 

Guidelines for Procurement. 2010 



Annex 3. Persons consulted 

Name 

Options 

Jo Hemmings 

Chris Brady 

Kate Gray 

Rachel Fisher 

HERA 

Katrien De Muynck 

Martine Vandermeulen 

PSI/C 

Julia Roberts 

Oye Adeniyi 

Position 

Research Manager 

CARISMA Team Leader 

Programme Manager, Suriname & Jamaica 

Programme Manager 

Project officer 

Director 

Regional Field Manager 

Suriname-general 

Miriam Naarendorp Pharmacy Policy Coordinator, Pharmaceutical Inspector, Ministry 

of Health, Suriname 

Joan Alibux 

Administrative support, Ministry of Health, Suriname 

Marthelise Eersel 

PS/CMO, Ministry of Health, Suriname 

Hedwig Goede 

HIV prevention consultant, Ministry of Health 

Wendy Emanuelson Manager HIV prevention NAP 

Steven xxx 

Coordinator distribution NAP 

Jennifer Zuidveen 

Manager PIU Global Fund program 

Glenn Leckie 

Director, Lobi 

Fernando Moestalam Head Research and Projects, Lobi 

Diana Babel 

Coordinator, St. Ragab 

Kenneth van Emden Suriname Men United (SMU) 

Martin Colom 

He-HIV+ 

Judith Brielle 

Coordinator, UNFPA 

Deborah Hordijk 

Coordinator, STI Clinic 

Anjani Boetius 

Free-lance consultant/author 2010 TCM report 

Rouafsa Joemmanbaks Pharmacist RGD central pharmacy (resigned per 1 June 2011) 

Monique Gonesh 

Pharmacist RGD, MZ and Centra Pharmacy 

Mrs. Gobardhan 

Central warehouse RGD 

Mrs. B. Zebeda 

Pharmacy assistant MZ 

Mrs. Mohammed 

Assistant MZ 

Carola Veenman 

Head Research Department 

Wilfred Balraadjsing Deputy-Director Pharmacy BGVS 

Rugia de Groot-Wijsman Manager Commercial Department BGVS 



Mr. Kastiel 

Johan Lantveld 

Mr. Wiebers 

Mr. Cameron 

Aida Rustenberg 

Mr Jamin 

Mr. Doekhi 

Mr. Jagnessar 

Mr. Zuro 

Iwan Sno 

Suze Holband 

Malti Mohan-Algoe 

Carola Veenman 

Mr. Valding 

FMr. ord 

Pearl Fraser 

Commercial Distributors 

Romeo Mohamedraja 

(email) 

Mrs. M. Habibuw (email) 

Robert Seute 

Ashvien Sewgobind 

Jay Brahim 

Marcel Kartawirja 

Jennifer Lawson 

Vinay A. Gajadien 

Hans Singh 

Glenn Wormer 

Glenn Ho Sam Sooi 

Irvin Jong A Liem 

Vinoj Sewberath Misser 

Rose Wong 

Jules de Kom 

Jill Gummels 

Gerdie Sabajo 

Fauwzia henar-Karamatali 

Henrica Sibilo 

Head Warehouse BGVS 

Medical Coordinator, Military Hospital 

Head, ECD, Ministry of Trade 

Deputy-Head, ECD, Ministry of Trade 

Officer, ECD, Ministry of Trade 





Director General Bureau of Statistics 

Adjunct Nursing Director, S’ lands Hospitaal 

Head National health Information System, Ministry of Health 

Research department, Medical Mission 

General Bureau for Statistics 

District Commissariaat Paramaribo 

Coordinator Nickerie AIDS Team (NAT) 

Pink Pussycat 

Kendan 

Vice-President, Intermed Group (Pharmport) 

Procurement Officer, Intermed Group 

Manager, JH Issa 

Manager, Firgos 

Sales person. Guimar 

Sales Manager, Devnan 

Director, Hans Singh Trading 

Manager Kersten Incom 

Director, Budgetpharm 

Pharmacist-consultant Budgetpharm, Jong A Liem Pharmacy 

Pharmacist,-consultant, Soma Pharma, Soma Pharmacy 

Pharmacist, Wong Pharmacy 

Pharmacist, Academic Hospital 

Pharmacist, Diakonessenhuis Hospital 

Pharmacist, Nieuw-Nickerie Hospital 

Pharmacist, Polanen Pharmacy 

Pharmacist, Sibilo Pharmacy 



Annex 4. Survey timeline 

CARISMA market analysis for condoms and other contraceptives (Suriname) and sexual lubricants (Jamaica) 

04 May, 2011 

Adapted work plan overview 

Activity 

By 

whom 

W1 

4/4- 

9/4 

Design study methodology All 1 X X 

W2 

11- 

16 

W3** 

18-21 

Baseline 

4 April to 10 June 2011 

W5 W6 

2/5- 9-13 

7/5 

W4** 

26-30 

W7 

16- 

20 

W8 

23- 

27 

W9 

30/5- 

3/6 

W10 

6/6- 

10/6 

Endline 

October-November 2012 

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 

Endorsement of detailed survey design Options 

X 

and timeline 

Consensus building and maintenance All X X X X X X X X X X X 

MOH and other partners 

Desk review All X X X X 

All X X X X X X X X 

In-depth interviews and data assembly in RV/JT X X X X X X X X X X X 

Suriname 

In-depth interviews and data assembly in VK X X X X X X X X X 

Jamaica 

Data analysis, and report writing, 

stakeholders workshop 2 

1 All includes the whole team, i.e. Rob Verhage (RV, team leader) Julia Terborg (JT) and Valerie Kerr (VK) with at strategic moments inputs from Marianne Schürmann (QA). 

**Easter weekend i.e. Good Friday, April 22 nd to Easter Monday, April 25 th will reduce the number of working days in weeks 3 and 4 for conducting the in-depth interview and 

outlet surveys. 

2 including stakeholders workshop depending on available budget 



Annex 5. Detailed methodology outlet survey Suriname 

Aim 

The aim of the outlet survey was to collect data on availability and sales of condoms and HCs 

among a sample of retail distribution outlets to provide information for the total market analysis 

on condoms and HCs. 

Selection and training of interviewers and supervisor 

6 Interviewers, including one supervisor, were selected from an existing group of experienced 

interviewers, all university students. All interviewers received training in background and 

objectives of the study and correct application of the instrument. In addition to the class room 

training, interviewers practiced the instruments in phase of pre testing. The supervisor received 

additional training in quality control of collected data. All survey instruments were translated 

from English into Dutch. 

To increase efficiency in the data collection, prior to the actual fieldwork, all interviewers 

received detailed street maps of the cluster areas in the selected communities. 

In addition, all interviewers also received a written protocol, with field instructions and 

clarification/definition of key concepts included in questionnaire to enhance consistent and 

uniform data collection. 

Researched area 

In Suriname, of the ten districts, the three most populated districts in the coast 3 were selected, 

namely the district of Paramaribo and Wanica, accounting for 67% of the Surinamese 

population, and Nickerie, the third largest district in the west, with a population share of 7.4%. 

Table 1: Research areas and population 

District Male Female Total % 

Paramaribo 120.292 122.405 242.946 49.3 

Wanica 44.005 41.965 85.986 17.4 

Nickerie 18.875 17.756 36.639 7.4 

Selection of outlets 

Within the researched districts, in urban and rural areas, a selection was made of eight (8) 

communities with highest population density and indications of high risk sexual behavior. In 

Paramaribo, based on results of earlier KAPB studies, the focus was on the downtown area and 

the south west part of the capital, characterized by relatively high proportion of low income 

communities. Apart from these ‘high risk areas’, also other more ‘general’ communities were 

included to capture a more varied picture. In the district of Nickerie, the whole town of Nieuw 

Nickerie was covered, where most of the population is concentrated. Within the selected 

communities, the commercial centers, usually along main roads, were identified. If not in 

3 Source: Generel Buro of Statistics (ABS) Suriname Census 2004, General Results, Volume 1, 2005 



commercial centers, all surveyed outlets were at least in acceptable distance of identified 

clusters of households. 

Identification of major outlet types 

Prior to the actual survey, we conducted field orientation visits to identify major type of outlets 

involved in commercial or free distribution of condoms and/or hormonal contraceptives. The 

main outlet types identified on the community level were: supermarkets, drugstores, 

pharmacies, gas stations, hotels/brothels/bars, health clinics. The main HIV related NGO’s were 

situated in the center of Paramaribo, thus not operating on the community level. At the 

orientation phase it became clear that with regard to condom distribution, the outlets could be 

differentiated by commercial condom outlets (supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations, 

pharmacies) and free condom outlets (clinics, shirt stays, brothels, bars). 

According to Surinamese legislation, oral contraceptives and injectables can only be obtained at 

pharmacies with a medical prescription. Nevertheless, we also sampled some drugstores for the 

hormonal contraceptive survey to ensure that data on sale of illegal contraceptives through 

these type of outlets were also included. 

Table 2: Number of outlets by type in researched districts 

Type of outlet 

Nr. present in 

Paramaribo 

and Wanica 

% in total 

outlets 

Nr. present in 

Nickerie 

% in total 

outlets 

Supermarkets 1.322 91% 83 83% 

Drugstores 34 2 

Pharmacies 27 2 

Gas stations 25 1 

RGD health clinics 24 6 

NGO’s 6 2 

STI clinic 1 - 

Brothels 3 4 

Shorts Stays 12 - 

Total outlets 1454 100 

As seen Table 2, supermarkets are the major type of outlets available at the community level. 

They account in Paramaribo and Wanica for 93% of the total number of main outlets and in 

Nickerie for 83%. In the initial sample design, the sample size per outlet type per community 

would reflect as much as possible the assumed share of this outlet type in the total distribution 

of outlet types. Because of the high proportion of supermarkets, we decided to 

disproportionally raise the sample size of the other outlet types per community, in order to have 

sufficient samples for data analysis and at the same time keep a representative share per outlet 

type. In the following table the determined quota per outlet type per area is presented. 

These quotas were more guidelines than strict rules, as we knew that the feasibility of surveying 

the planned number of outlet types per community depended on the availability of that outlet 

in the respective community. 



Table 3: Determined quota per outlet type per community 

District Paramaribo Wanica Nickerie 

Type of outlets Centrum 

Beekhuizen Pontbuitelegen 

Welge- 

Lelydorp Nieuw Total Share 

Latour 

Nw grond Nickerie 

Supermarkets 5 9 6 9 8 5 30 72 52% 

/small shop 

Drugstores 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 11 8% 

(CD + HC) 

Pharmacies 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 14 10% 

Gas Stations 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 7% 

NGO’s 5 5 4% 

Clinics 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 6% 

Hotels/bars 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 9 7% 

Brothels 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 10 7% 

Total 29 15 12 15 15 11 42 140 100% 

Registration of outlets without condoms 

In the condom survey, only outlets with condoms were included in the survey. If a visited outlet 

appeared not to sell/distribute condoms, only the name, address of this outlet was registered 

on a separate sheet. 

Result of the fieldwork 

In the table below the surveyed outlets for condoms and contraceptives are presented. We 

collected a total of 130 survey forms, of which 105 regarded commercial condom outlets, 11 

could be categorized as free condom outlets, and 14 commercial outlets (9 pharmacies and 5 

drugstores) were surveyed for contraceptives. As stated earlier, only outlets with condoms and 

contraceptives available were surveyed. 

Table 4: Surveyed condoms and contraceptives outlets by market segment and type of outlet 

TYPE OF OUTLET 

Number 

Commercial condom outlets 

Supermarkets/small shops 75 

Pharmacies 9 

Drugstores 10 

Bars 2 

Gas stations 9 

Subtotal 105 

Free condom outlets 

Health clinics 3 

NGO’s/CBO’s 5 

Pharmacies 3 

Subtotal 11 

Commercial outlets contraceptives 

Pharmacies 9 

Drugstores 5 

Subtotal 14 

Grand total 130 



Considering the identified commercial and free market segments of condom distribution, the 

data were analyzed accordingly. In the case of contraceptives, no free outlets were identified. 

Therefore all outlets surveyed for contraceptives, pharmacies and drugstores, were part of the 

commercial market. 

Table 5: Surveyed commercial condoms/contraceptives outlets by community 

Type of commercial outlets surveyed for condoms and contraceptives 

Supermarket Pharmacy Bar/Brothels Gas station Drugstore Total 

Centrum 5 7 1 3 3 19 

Pontbuiten 9 0 0 1 1 11 

Latour 8 1 0 1 1 11 

Lelydorp 10 1 1 1 1 14 

Welgelegen 7 2 0 1 1 11 

Beekhuizen 6 1 0 1 1 9 

Nieuw 

30 2 0 1 2 35 

Nickerie 

75 14 2 9 10 110 

The vast majority of surveyed outlets were commercial condom outlets. On the community 

level, it was hard to find outlets with free condoms. Although the National AIDS Program has 

established several so called ‘non- traditional outlets’ (barbershops, taxi stands, short stays), 

they were not really represented in the communities selected for this research. The same result 

was found with respect to brothels. We had a list of registered brothels/short stays, but most of 

these facilities were not in the researched areas, and the very few present were difficult to 

access due to their irregular opening hours. 

Table 6: Free condom outlets surveyed by type of outlet 

Free condom outlets 

Nr. 

Health clinics 3 

NGO’s/CBO’s 5 

Pharmacies 3 

Subtotal 11 

In each of the selected communities there is one health clinic of the Regional Health Service, 

which were all included in the outlet survey. However, overall response of the clinics was low, as 

most clinic heads refused to provide information without formal permission of the director of 

the RGD. Several efforts to meet with the authorities of the RGD were not successful. Although 

the number of free condom outlets surveyed is low and not appropriate for reliable statistical 

analysis, some clear basic characteristics of condom supply and distribution could be revealed. 

To complement our understanding of the free retail condom market, alternative data sources 

were tapped to collect information on this market segment, in particular in depth interviews 

with key persons involved in free condom distribution, including key staff of the National AIDS 

program, RGD health clinics, NGO’s, pharmacies and other stakeholders. 



Annex 6. Survey tools 

Survey tool policy and distribution 

CARISMA Total Market Survey 2011 – 2012 by HERA/CPD (condoms and hormonal 

contraceptives market in Suriname and condoms and sexual lubricants in Jamaica) 

Part A. Guidelines for interviews with policy makers, program executives, funding 

agencies 

Policies/strategies, implementation and coordination of RH/National Family Planning, 

and STI infections. 

1. Which are existing or planned policies/strategies and/or programs that includes 

condoms and hormonal contraceptives/sexual lubricants [ask specifically in areas of 

maternal health, family planning, STI prevention, RH, Essential Medicines Policy; check 

national and regional health policy and programs] 

2. What reports are there on activities in last 3 years that promote use and availability and 

planned 

3. Are there any targets on use and availability Is any M&E being applied What are the 

indicators used, if any 

4. Which assessments (market surveys) have been made 

5. What are the existing legislation and regulations that affect availability of condoms and 

hormonal contraceptives/sexual lubricants [check (medicines) registration, foreign 

currency or trade restrictions, price control, morals legislation] 

6. What are perceived opportunities and barriers regarding access and use of condoms 

and contraceptives/sexual lubricants 

7. How much funds are available and what are the funding sources 

8. Strategies to increase access 



Part B. Data Collection Tool for Distributors 

CARISMA Total Market Survey 2011 – 2012 (contraceptives market in Suriname and 

condoms and sexual lubricants in Jamaica) 

NOTE: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE HANDLED WITH STRICT CONFIDENCE 

Interviewer: 

Date 

Name of Distributor: 

Founded in: 

Type of Distributor: 

[encircle applicable 

type(s)] 

Founded in: [year] 

Contact details: [physical 

address, phone, website, 

contact person, mobile 

phone, email address] 

Total number of 

personnel: 

Year that latest annual 

audit report was 

prepared 

Distribution: [encircle 

applicable number(s))] 

Is administration 

computerised 

Can distributor provide 

overview of sales by 

outlet for defined 

periods 

Willingness to have 

distribution monitored 

regularly 

Operate as procurement, 

storage, distribution agent 

for: 

Categories of other 

products 

than 

contraceptives [encircle 

applicable number(s))] 

Free/SM/Commercial 

1. Year ..... 

2. Not applicable 

1. Condoms since [year] 

2. Hormonal contraceptives since [year] 

3. Sexual lubricants since [year] 

Yes/No 

Yes/No 

Yes/No 

1. Government 

2. NGO, namely, ..................................... 

3. Involvement in public-private or NGO-private partnership 

arrangements, namely..................................... 

1. Other medical supplies 

2. Medicines 

3. Food 

4. Other, namely ............................................................. 



Value and volume of 

commodities donated e.g. 

health fairs, charitable 

organizations. 

Condoms 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

Value of distribution/sales 2008 2009 2010 2011 ytd 

Hormonal contraceptives 

Sexual Lubricants 

1a. Brand specifications: CONDOMS 

BRAND/PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 

NAME [brand name [indicate ‘female’ 

and specific product 

name] 

in case of female 

condom; 

measurements, 

flavours, colours, 

lubricants, shapes 

and textures, unit 

package size, etc.] 

1. 

SUPPLIER 

[name, address, 

website, history; 

if supplier is 

manufacturer 

then just do 

manufacturer] 

MANUFACTURER 

INFO [name, 

address, website] 

SALES 

PRICE 4 

[per unit 

package 

size] 

2. 

3. 

4 For free condoms indicate the cost price (landed costs or delivered) or CIF- or other available price (indicate terms) 



1b. Annual turnover over the last three years, actual stocks and orders placed 5 ; 

CONDOMS 

BRAND 

ANNUAL MONTHS OF ACTUAL STOCK [per PIPELINE 

PACK 

SIZE 

UNIT[unit 

used for 

annual 

turnover 

in next 

column] 

1. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

TURNOVER 

[number of 

units 

distributed] 

STOCK-OUTS 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

31 March 2011; 

number of 

packages in stock 

per batch including 

expiry date] 

[number of 

packages on 

order; 

starting 31 

March 2011] 

2. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

3. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

4. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

5. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

5 For top 5 selling products and total of remaining number 



1c. Client profile: CONDOMS 

Approximate 

annual 

distribution/sales to clients 

[number of packages distributed 

and value where available; state 

appropriate year] 

Supermarket 

Geographical coverage 

1. Delivery all over the country 

2. Collect from distr. centre 

3. Restricted to: [fill name(s) of 

area(s)] 

[Use number for applicable 

coverage] 

Pharmacy 

Drugstore 

Small shop 

Hotel/guesthouse 

Bar 

NGO [please 

state name and 

address] 

Clinic [please 


address] 

Gas station 

Brothel 

Wholesale 

[please 

name 

address] 

Other 

state 

and 



2a. Brand specifications: HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES 

BRAND AND SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIER [name, MANUFACTURER INFO 

TYPE [formulation, address, website, [name, address, 

dosage, unit history] 

website, history] 

package size, etc.] 

1. 

SALES 

PRICE 

[per unit 

package 

size] 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 




HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES 

BRAND PACK ANNUAL MONTHS OF ACTUAL STOCK [per PIPELINE 

AND TYPE SIZE [unit TURNOVER STOCK-OUTS 31 March 2011; [number of 

used for 

annual 

[number 

packages 

of 

number of packages on 

turnover distributed] 

in next 

column] 

1. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 



expiry date] 

order; 

starting 31 

March 2011] 

2. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

3. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

4. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

5. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 




2c. Client profile: HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES 

Approximate 

annual 





Supermarket 





area(s)] 


coverage] 

Pharmacy 

Drugstore 

Small shop 


Bar 

NGO [please 


address] 



address] 

Gas station 

Brothel 

Wholesale 

[please 

name 

address] 

Other 

state 

and 



3a. Brand specifications: SEXUAL LUBRICANTS 

BRAND SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIER [name, 

[formulation, unit address, website, 

package size, history] 

package type, etc.] 

1. 

MANUFACTURER INFO 

[name, address, 

website, history] 

SALES 

PRICE 

[per unit 

package 

size] 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 




SEXUAL LUBRICANTS 

BRAND PACK ANNUAL MONTHS OF ACTUAL STOCK [per PIPELINE 

AND TYPE SIZE [unit TURNOVER STOCK-OUTS 31 March 2011; [number 

used for 

annual 

[number 

packages 

of 

number of packages 

turnover distributed] 

in next 

column] 

1. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 



expiry date] 

of 

on 

order; 

starting 31 

March 2011] 

2. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

3. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

4. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

5. 2008: 

2009: 

2010: 

2008: 

2009: 

2010: 




3c. Client profile: SEXUAL LUBRICANTS 

Approximate 

annual 





Supermarket 





area(s)] 


coverage] 

Pharmacy 

Drugstore 

Small shop 


Bar 

NGO [please 


address] 



address] 

Gas station 

Brothel 

Wholesale 

[please 

name 

address] 

Other 

state 

and 



4. What are the existing policies, legislation and regulations that affect availability of condoms 

and hormonal contraceptives/sexual lubricants [check (medicines) registration, foreign 

currency or trade restrictions, price control, morals legislation] 

5. Procurement activities: 

a. Do you purchase yourself or is purchase being outsourced 

b. If outsourced to whom 

c. Is there a contract for the official representation of the manufacturer(s) of the 

products 

d. What are duties on condoms, hormonal contraceptives, sexual lubricants 

e. What is purchase frequency of condoms, oral contraceptives, sexual lubricants 

respectively 

f. What is average turnaround time (including supplier’s delivery time) 

6. Storage arrangements: 

a. Do you keep the items in your own stores or is storage outsourced 

b. Visit stores and check for security/cleanliness/temperature/adequate space/storage 

protocol; inventory records (inspect where possible). 

c. Is administration computerized 

8. Distribution channels/networks: 

a. Do you use own vehicles or haulage contractors 

b. Is there delivery or pickup or mixed 

c. Is there a distribution schedule 

9. Quality assurance mechanisms: 

a. Are there SOPs 

b. Are SOPs based on ‘good practices’ 

c. Are there written QA protocols 

d. Are there any Quality Control Certificates per batch of items 

e. Is UN pre-qualification being adhered to 

f. Is Pharmaceutical Inspection involved and so yes, in what exactly 

g. Is there pharmacist-consultant 

10. Marketing strategies and market surveillance. 

a. Do you advertise If so, in what form (paper, tv, radio) 

b. Do you have any sales persons 

c. What is budget on advertisements 

d. What do you think can improve your sales 

e. Who are your main competitors 

12. Perceived impact of free market segment and social marketing segment on sales volume 

13. Any knowledge of suitcase traders Perceived impact of these illegal/informal traders 



QUESTIONNAIRE CONDOM OUTLET SURVEY, TCM CARISMA 11 

GENERAL SECTION 

A. District/Parish: B. Neighbourhood: 

C. Street: D. Name Interviewer: 

E. Date visit/interview: F. Name Supervisor: 

G. Outlet number: H. Name Data entry person: 

SPECIFIC SECTION 

Responses for q1 to q5 to be collected through observations 

1. Type of outlet Supermarket 

Pharmacy 

Small/grocery shop 


Bar 

NGO 

Clinic 

Gas station 

Brothel 

Wholesale 

Other (specify) 

2. Are condoms kept in a visible place Yes 

No 

3. Where are condoms kept Behind counter 

On a self-serving 

shelf/rack 

In a box in office, clinic 


4. Does client receives condoms, have to ask for 

condom or is it self service 

Receives 

Self service 

Have to ask provider 

Other 

(specify)…………………… 

5. Is there any visible condom promotional material 

in outlet 

Yes 

No 

I would like to ask you some questions on your condom sales/distribution 

6. Does outlet distribute or sell condoms Distribute free condoms 

Sell condoms 

Both distribute free and 

sell 

7. Which condoms Male condoms 

Female condoms 

Both 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

97 

1 

2 

1 

2 

3 

97 

1 

2 

3 

97 

1 

2 

1 

2 

3 

1 

2 

3 



8. Condom brands (give price for 

variations within a brand if these 

differ) 

Price per Pack Size 

In case of free condoms, note ‘free’ 

MALE CONDOMS 1 2 3 12 Other 

(give 

pk) 

Price 

(other) 

8 

(Ctd) 

Condom brands (give price for 

variations within a brand if these 

differ) 

FEMALE CONDOMS 

Femidom 


In case of free condoms, note ‘free’ 

1 2 3 12 Other 

(give 

pk) 

Price 

(other) 



1. Are there condoms with expired expiration dates 

(Check expiration date yourself!) 

2. During the last 12 months have you 

sold/distributed other brands of condoms that you 

are not selling/distributing now 

3. What brands are these 

4. Why have you stopped selling/distributing these 

brands 

Yes 

No 

Other, 

Yes 

No 

No longer available 

No or low demand 

Other (specify)........ 

1 

2 

97 

1→10 

2→12 

1 

2 

97 

5. What are your sources for condom supply (State brand beside relevant source) 

Source 

Brand(s) 

Ministry of Health NAP 1 

Family planning organization 2 

Commercial Distributor (namely) 

1...................................... 

2................................... 

3................................... 

4................................... 

5................................... 

6.Other 

3 

Independent sales person 

Other (namely) 

6. Are you satisfied with the level of availability of 

condoms from your source(s) 

7. If no, state which sources/brands are unsatisfactory 

1...................................... 

2.................................. 

Other,.......................... 

1...................................... 

2.................................. 

Other,.......................... 

Yes 

No, 

because....................... 

4 

97 

1→16 

2→15 

8. Are the condoms delivered or do you have to pick up 

Ministry of Health NAP Delivered 1 

Picked up 2 

Both 3 



Family planning organization Delivered 1 

Picked up 2 

Both 3 

Commercial Distributor 1 (namely) Delivered 1 

Picked up 2 

Both 3 


Picked up 2 

Both 3 

Independent sales person Delivered 1 

Picked up 2 

Both 3 

Other (namely) Delivered 1 

Picked up 2 

Both 3 

9. How frequently do you order/receive supplies of 

condoms 

Weekly 

Fortnightly 

Monthly 

Quarterly 

Irregular 

On request 


Don’t know 

10. Did you have a continuous supply of condoms over 

the last 12 months 

Yes 

No 

Don’t know 

1 

2 

98 

11. Which brands were out of stock and the average time out of stock in the last 12 months 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

97 

98 

12. What were the main reasons for the stock outs Late ordering 

Supplier out of stock 

Supplier late with 

delivery 


Don’t know 

13. Do you have bulk stock of condoms Yes 

No 

Don’t know 

14. How many condoms does the outlet distribute/sell 

on average per day 

(Need number of condoms not number of packs; if 

< 6 Condoms 

6-12 

13-24 

HERA/Draft report Suriname IIB, version 2.1/ July 2011 26 

1 

2 

3 

97 

98 

1 

2 

98 

1 

2 

3


given in packs then write below indicating the 

pack size) 

15. Which of the following client groups do you serve 

(only ask non-traditional outlets) 

Multiple responses possible 

more than 24 

Other,......................... 

Don’t know 

General population 

MSM 

Sex workers 

Clients of sex workers 

Youth 

Other 

4 

97 

98 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

97 

16. Who usually buys/requests condoms Males 

Females 

Both 

17. Do you also distribute/sell large amounts to other 

distributors or resellers 

18. Do clients have complaints about condoms Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

Don’t know 

Don’t know 

19. What complaints are there about condoms (Specify complaints) 

1 

2 

3 

1 

2 

98 

1→27 

2→28 

98→28 

20. Is outlet open daily (i.e.7 days a week) Open daily 

Open 6 days 

Open 5 days 

Other,.... 

21. What are the opening hours of outlet (insert 

hours) 

Multiple responses possible 

Monday – Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Other 

1 

2 

3 

97 

1 

2 

3 

97 

THANK YOU! 



QUESTIONNAIRE HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES OUTLETS SURINAME SURVEY, 

TCM CARISMA II 

GENERAL SECTION 

I. District: J. Neighbourhood: 

K. Street: L. Name Outlet: 

M. Date: N. Name Supervisor: 

O. Outlet number: [do not fill] P. Name Data entry person: 

Does outlet normally Yes.................................................. 

provide hormonal No................................................... 

contraceptives 

In case you have filled the questionnaire 

Why outlet does not 

provide hormonal 

contraceptives [fill only 

when answer on question 

under I. is No] 

already 

Out of stock 

Never allowed by law 

Not interested 

Other,… 

Don’t know 

1→1 

2→ J 

3→1 

1 

2 

3 

97 

98 

SPECIFIC SECTION 

Which hormonal contraceptives are 

being dispensed 

Hormonal contraceptives (give 

price for variations within a 

brand if these differ) 

HORMONAL CONTRACPTIVES 

BRAND (GENERIC NAMES AND 

STRENGTHS) 

Oral contraceptives 

Injectables 

Both 


1 2 3 12 Other 

(give pk) 

1 

2 

3 

Price 

(other) 

During the last 12 months have you sold other 

brands of condoms that you are not selling now 

What brands were sold that are not being sold now 

Yes 

No 

1→4 

2→6 

Why have you stopped selling these brands 

No longer available 

No or low demand 

1 

2 



Other (specify)........ 97 

Do you dispense hormonal 

contraceptive without prescription If 

Yes, describe in what cases. 

Where are hormonal contraceptives 

kept 

Is there any visible hormonal 

contraceptive promotional material in 

outlet 

Are there any expired hormonal 

contraceptives in stock (Check 

expiration date yourself!) 

Is the outlet air conditioned 

Yes 

No 

Behind counter 

On a self-serving shelf/rack 

Other 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

Some specific questions on contraceptive sales/distribution 

1 

2 

1 

2 

3 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

What are your sources for hormonal contraceptives supply (State brand OR GENERIC 

DESCRIPTION ABOVE beside relevant source) 

Source 

Brand(s) 

Ministry of Health NAP 1 

Family planning organization 2 

Commercial Distributor (namely) 

1....................................... 

2................................... 

3................................... 

4................................... 

5................................... 

6.Other 

3 

Independent sales person 

Other (namely) 

Are you satisfied with the level of availability of 

condoms from your source(s) 

1....................................... 

2.................................. 

Other,.......................... 

1....................................... 

2.................................. 

Other,.......................... 

Yes 

No, 

because....................... 

4 

97 

1→16 

2→15 



If no, state which sources are unsatisfactory 

Did you have a continuous 

supply of contraceptives in 

the last 12 months 

Yes 

No 

Don’t know 

1 

2 

98 

Which brands were out of stock and the average time out of stock 

What were the main reasons for the stock outs 

Late ordering 

Supplier out of stock 

Supplier late with 

delivery 


Don’t know 

Are the hormonal contraceptives delivered or do you have to pick up 

1 

2 

3 

97 

98 

Family planning organization Delivered 4 

Picked up 5 

Both 6 


Picked up 8 

Both 9 


Picked up 11 

Both 12 

Independent sales person Delivered 13 

Picked up 14 

Both 15 

Other (namely) Delivered 16 

Picked up 17 

Both 18 

How frequently do you order/receive 

supplies of hormonal contraceptives 

Weekly 

Fortnightly 

Monthly 

Quarterly 

Irregular 

On request 


Don’t know 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

97 

98 



18. Do you have a special storage facility 

for your contraceptives for bulk 

storage 

19. Have you experienced stock-outs in the 

last twelve months If yes, state 

reasons 

Yes, namely.................................. 

No 

20. How many hormonal contraceptives does the outlet distribute/sell on average per day 

Yes 

No 

Brand Pack size and type Average Quantity 

1 

2 

98 

1 

2 

21. Do you also distribute/sell large 

amounts to other distributors or 

salespersons 

22. Do clients have complaints about 

contraceptives If yes, please state 

what complaints you received 

23. Any suggestions to improve 

contraceptives availability 

THANK YOU! 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

1 

2 

1 

2 



Brand (generic description) 

Avaden (ethinylestradiol 20 microg 

en gestodeen 75 microg) 

Depo-provera 

(Medroxyprogesteronacetaat 

150mg/ml injection) 

Marvelon (ethinylestradiol 30 

microg, desogestrel 150 microg) 

Microgynon 30 (ethinylestradiol 30 

microg, levonorgestrel 150 microg) 

Package units 

(1's, strip of 

28 other 

number 

when 

applicable 

Name and 

country 

manufacturer 

Bought from 

(name of 

distribution 

company or 

person) 

D = 

Distributor 

delivers / P 

= Pharmacy 

picks up 

Did you 

have a 

continuous 

supply in 

the last 12 

months Y = 

Yes / N = No 

Order 

Frequency 

(w = 

weekly; m 

= monthly; 

i = 

irregular 

Estimated 

# of weeks 

stock 

Estimated 

# of weeks 

that there 

was no 

stock in 

past 12 

months 

Reasons for 

stock-outs: L = 

Late ordering 

/ SO = 

Supplier out 

of stock / SL = 

Supplier late 

with delivery 

/ O = Other 

(specify) 

D = Don’t 

know 

Sales price per 

unit (SRD price 

paid by client; 

ALWAYS WRITE 

UNIT eg SRD 

1,25/1 or SRD 

10,00/strip) 

Neogynon (Ethinyl Estradiol 0.05 

mg; Levonorgestrel 0.25 mg) 

Nordette (ethinylestradiol 30 


Noriday (norethisterone 0.35 mg) 

Oralcon-F and Oralcon 

(levonorgestrel 150 mcg, ethinyl 

estradiol 30 mcg) 

Postinor (levonorgestrel 1.5mg) 

Regulon (Desogestrel 150 mcg, 

Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg) 

Rigevidon (ethinylestradiol 30 


Trinordiol (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 

microg, levonorgestrel 50/75/125 

microg) 

Triquilar (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 


microg) 

Triregol (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 


microg) 

Yasmin (desogestrel 

3mg/ethinylestradiol 0.03mg) 

Yaz (desogestrel 

3mg/ethinylestradiol 0.02mg) 

[fill in name brand and generic name, dosage form and strength ] 






Annex 7. Overview condoms brands Suriname 

Brand 

Variant or subbrand 

Distributed 

company 

by 

Found during 

2011 TCM 

Survey (Y/N) 

Website Manufacturer's name and 

adress 

Beneluxe 

= Durex Bene- unknown14 Y N N 

Luxe 

Black Night na unknown17 N N N 

Black Tiger na unknown18 N N N 

Bumper na Hans Singh Y http://www.trogemedical.de/index.phpid=41 TROGE MEDICAL GmbH, 

Trading 

Milchstrasse 19, 20148 

Hamburg, Germany 

Casanova na unknown19 Y http://casanovacondoms.com/ Chokhani Pharma, 306, Kakad 

Chambers, 132 Dr. A.B. Road, 

Worli, Mumbai -400018, India 

Choice na PPC Y N 

Condom na unknown20 Y N N 

condom "greek" text na Yin Rong Y N N 

Trading 

Condom, female na NAP Y N N 

Contempo 

Bareback/ 

Endurance/ 

JHIssa/Kendan/ 

PPC 

Y http://www.contempo.co.za/ Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, 

no address 

Erotica/Hot/ 

King Size/ 

PowerPlay/ 

Rough Rider/ 

Wet’n wild/ 

Xperiences/ 

Midnight 

Cool Plain Lobi/NAP Y http://www.contempo.co.za/ Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, 

no address 



Cool Xtra Lobi/NAP Y N N 

Cortex PPC N N N 

Durex Performax HushHush http://www.durex.com Reckitt Benckiser products 

Erotim na PPC N http://www.erotimlonglovecondoms.com N 

EXS Plain/Long love unknown21 Y http://www.exscondoms.co.uk/index.asp LTC Healthcare, PO Box 491, 

Harrogate, North York's, 

England, United Kingdom 

Faire Romance na Devnan Y N N 

Four seasons Colors & Flavors HushHush Y http://www.fourseasonscondoms.com.au/ Australian Therapeutic Supplies 

PTY LTD. 

Generic1 (grey) na NAP Y N N 

Generic2 (colorless) na Devnan Y N N 

Icon na unknown23 N N N 

Italian Lovers na unknown24 N N N 

Kamasutra na PPC N 

Koning na unknown15 N N N 

Larco na unknown16 N N N 

LDH XXL/ Ribbed Yin Rong Y N N 

Trading 

shop/distr 

LifeStyles 

Ribbed 

Pleasure/ 

Studded/ SKYN 

HushHush Y http://www.lifestyles.com/ Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, 

no address 

Live Tex Na unknown1 Y N N 

Livex Na Yin Rong Y N xiangban latex product co.ltd 

Trading 

shop/distr 

Love light Na unknown2 Y www.lovelightcondoms.com N 

Lovetex Na Firgos Y N INAL: AV Piracicaba #137, CEP 

18130 – 970, Sao Roque – SP, 

Brasil 



Microtex Na unknown3 N N 

Night Rider na NAP-BGVS-MM- 

RGD 

Y http://www.universalcondom.in Universal Prophylactic PVT. Ltd., 

India 

Olla na Firgos Y http://www.olla.com.br INAL: AV Piracicaba #137, CEP 

18130 – 970, Sao Roque – SP, 

Brasil 

OMS na unknown4 N N N 

Pleasure =variant of 

several brands 

Kendan Y N N 

Prevention na PPC Y N N 

Rock Rider na unknown25 N N N 

Rodeo na unknown26 N N N 

Rollex na unknown27 N N N 

Romantic 

Plain/ Wild Cat/ 

long shock 

unknown5 Y http://www.takaso.com TAKASO RUBBER PRODUCTS 

SDN BHD, K55, Kawasan 

Perindustrian Tanjung Agas, 

84000 Ledang, Johor, Malaysia 

and XIAMEN QIAOKANG 

TRADING CO. LTD, No.132, Xian 

Rd., Xiamen, Fujian, China 

Romed na Intermed Y http://www.romed.nl/uk/producten/5/condoms.htm Van Oostveen Medical B.V. / 

Romed Holland, Herenweg 269, 

NL 3648 CH Wilnis,The 

Netherlands 

Ropockon Bo A Nen na unknown8 Y N N 

Rose na unknown9 N N 

Rough Rider® counterfeit HushHush Y www.roughriderja.com Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, 

no address 

Simplex 

Banana/ Choco/ 

Mango/ Mint/ 

Orange/ 

Pharmport Y http://www.simplex.co.id/ Kp. Leduk Ds. Gembor Rt 04/05, 

Kec. Jati Uwung, Kab. 

Tangerang, Indonesia 



Strawberry 

Super Delux 

Various pictures Yin Rong Y N N 

on packages Trading 

shop/distr 

Sure na unknown10 Y http://www.antzlatex.com/exec/sam/view/id=733/no 

de=650 

ANTz Latex Pte Ltd, 10, Ubi 

Crescent, #06-84, Ubi Techpark, 

Lobby E, Singapore 408564 

Tritex na unknown11 Y N N 

Trojan 

Magnum/Natur Guimar Y http://www.trojancondom.com N 

al 

Pleasure/Shared 

Pleasure/ 

Twisted 

Pleasure/ Ultra 

Pleasure/ Elexa/ 

Her Pleasure 

TTK-LIG na unknown28 Y http://www.kohinoorpassion.co TTK - LIG Ltd. India 

Ultimale =Sure product PPC Y N N 

Unidus corporation na unknown13 Y http://unidus21.en.ec21.com/ Unidus corporation, 106-1,Yong 

kang-ri,Jeungpyeng-eup, Jeungp 

yeng-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 

Korea 

Vitalis Color and 

Flavor/ Cooling 

Effect 

PPC N http://www.vitalis-condoms.com/glow_condoms.html R&S consumer goods GmbH, 

PO BOX 860672, 81735 Munich 

- Germany 

Wet 'n Wild see Rough Rider unknown29 Y N N 

Wet-I-Man na PPC N N N 

Xinshangren na unknown30 Y N N 

X-tra = Mates unknown31 Y N N 

variant 



Annex 8. Overview hormonal contraceptives (tablets and injections) Suriname 

Brand Manufacturer Distributed by 

company 

Cypro/Ethinylestradiol tabl. 2/0,035mg (no brandname) Katwijk Pharma BV/Apotex Budgetpharm 

Ned.BV. 

Cypro/Ethinylestradiol tabl. 2/0,035mg (no brandname) Apothecon B.V. Mishra N 

Depo-provera (medroxyprogesteronacetaat 150mg/ml) injection Pfizer Lobi Y 

Diane 35 (cypro/Ethinylestradiol tabl. 2/0,035mg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom Y 

Femiane (Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg; Gestodene 0.075 mg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom N 

Logynon (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 microg, levonorgestrel 50/75/125 microg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom Y 

Marvelon (ethinylestradiol 30 microg, desogestrel 150 microg) Organon Budgetpharm/Som Y 

a Pharma 

Megestron (medroxyprogesteronacetaat 150mg/ml) injection Organon BGVS Y 

Mesigyna (norethisterone enanthate (NET EN) 50 mg and estradiol valerate 5 mg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom Y 

injection 

Microgynon 30 EDFE (ethinylestradiol 30 microg, levonorgestrel 150 microg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom/ Kendan/ Y 

Lobi/ Soma Pharma 

Postinor (levonorgestrel 1.5mg) Gedeon Richter MC Group/ Y 

Pharmport 

Rigevidon (ethinylestradiol 30 microg, levonorgestrel 150 microg) Gedeon Richter Pharmport N 

Triquilar (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 microg, levonorgestrel 50/75/125 microg) Bayer Schering Pharma Kendan/ Lobi Y 

Triregol (ethinylestradiol 30/40/30 microg, levonorgestrel 50/75/125 microg) Gedeon Richter BGVS/ Pharmport Y 

Yasmin (ethinylestradiol 0.03mg/ drospirenone 3mg/) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom Y 

Yaz (ethinylestradiol 0.02mg/drospirenone 3mg) Bayer Schering Pharma Incom Y 

Found 

during 

2011 

Surve 

y 

Y 



Annex 9. Commercial distributors of condoms and HCs in Suriname 

U n k n Y R T Firgos H H I - P P P C I s s a Kendan Devnan Guimar H S T Budgetp Incom S o m a B G V S L o b i HEM M C N A P 

Type C C C C C C C C C C C C C C MS F 

Registered a CoC Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N 

Founded 0 1965 0 1999 1997 1970 0 1962 0 1976 2005 1957 1999 1983 1968 1985 

#personnel 0 99 0 ND 29 0 45 0 16 4 ND 70 xxx xxx 

condoms since Y Y 2007 Y 1999 Y 1992 Y 2010 0 2010 X X X X 1968 X 

HC since N N N N 2005 N N Y N N N 2008 ND 2009 2008 1968 Y 1985 

Computerised 0 Y 0 Y Y Y 0 Y 0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 

Data on sales per 

0 Y 0 N Y Y 0 Y 0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 

outlet available 8 

Core business 

0 CF 0 M,H, S C 0 CF 0 CF F F F F H H 

(C=Cosmetics; 

F=Food; 

M=Medicines; H= 

Health Services; 

S=Sex) 

Willingness N 0 N stoppe 

d with 

HC 

Government or NGO 

involvement 

Brands 

Roman 

tic/ 

0 0 0 0 PSI/C 

SM 

condo 

ms 

Super 

deLux/ 

xxx 

Olla/L 

ovetex 

Four 

Season 

s/Roug 

h Rider 

Romed 

/Simpl 

ex; 

Rigevi 

don 

Y Y stoppe 

d 2010 

Durex/ 

others 

9 

Y 

stoppe 

d 2009 

stops 

in 

2011 

Y Y Y Y Y Y 

N 0 N 0 N N N N PA for 

NAP 

condo 

ms 

Conte 

mpo/Li 

feStyle 

s 

0 Fair 

Roman 

ce.gen 

eric 

Exclusive agency 0 N 0 Y ND N 0 Y 0 Y Y Y N/Y N Y N 

Duty (%) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 15 15 0 N 

VAT (%) 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Storage 0 Y 0 Y Y 0 Y 0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 

1. Storage 0 0 0 3-6 ND 3-6 0 12 0 12 2-4 2-4 3 12 12 6-12 

Trojan 

Bumpe 

r 

Cypro/ 

Et/Mar 

velon 

Yasmi 

n/Yaz/ 

Diane 

Marvel 

on/Mi 

crogyn 

on 

Depo 

Prover 

a/3- 

phase 

pill 

close 

workin 

g with 

MOH 

Cool; 

locally 

availab 

le 

brands 

MOH 

progra 

m 

Night 

Rider 

8 Only Budgetpharm, BGVS and PPC made data available 

9 Erotim/Trojan/Ultimale/Contempo/LifeStyles 



U n k n Y R T Firgos H H I - P P P C I s s a Kendan Devnan Guimar H S T Budgetp Incom S o m a B G V S L o b i HEM M C N A P 

Turn 

around 

(months) 

M=Mixed 

0 D 0 MR MR MR 0 M 0 M M M M M MR MR 

Delivery/Pick up; 

R=Retail 

QA SOPs 0 N 0 Y N N 0 N 0 Y Y N Y Y Y N 

Pharmacist 0 Y 0 Y N N 0 N 0 N Y Y Y Y N Y 

Advertisement 0 N 0 N N 0 N 0 Y N N N N Y Y 

Budget for 

0 N 0 N N 0 N 0 Y N N 1%sale N Y Y 

advertisement 

s 

Sales person 0 Y 0 free 

Y 0 Y 0 Y Y Y N N N N 

lance 

(2x) 

Suggestions for 

0 increas 0 ND 0 0 GOS to 

improved sales 

e 

aware 

ness 

supply 

all 

Suitcase traders 0 from 

USA 

Other N N 0 N 

0 0 not 

expect 

ed 

0 0 



Annex 10. Detailed results commercial condom outlet survey 

RESULTS OF COMMERCIAL CONDOM OUTLETS SURVEY 

Figure 1: Researched areas 

Researched areas 

Wanica 

13.4 

Paramaribo 

52.6 

Nickerie 

34 

0 20 40 60 

Figure 2: Researched communities in Paramaribo, Wanica and Nickerie 

Ressorts 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

8.2 

12.4 

10.3 11.3 10.3 

34 

13.4 



Figure 3: Surveyed outlets by type 

Outlets by type 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

65.7 

9.5 8.6 7.6 6.7 

1.9 

Figure 4: Number of male condoms brands found in outlets 

Number of male condom brands in outlets 

60.0% 

50.0% 

40.0% 

30.0% 

20.0% 

10.0% 

0.0% 

51.9% 

27.8% 

15.7% 

4.6% 

1 brand 2 brands 3-4 brands 5-6 brands 

Figure 5: Availability of top eleven brands of condoms at outlet 

Availability of top eleven brands of condoms at 

outlet 

35 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

32.4 

27.6 

16.2 12.4 

8.6 7.6 7.6 5.7 4.8 4.8 4.8 



Table 7: Lowest and Highest retail prices reported for a pack (3) of condoms for top 11 brands 

11 Top Brands of Male Condoms Lowest price in SRD Highest price in SRD 

Super Delux 1.50 4.50 

Romantic 2.00 4.00 

Romed 1.25 4.50 

Livex 1.50 3.00 

Lovetex 2.00 3.00 

Contempo 2.50 6.75 

Durex 2.50 10.00 

Olla 2.00 3.50 

Simplex 2.50 3.00 

Rough Rider 3.50 8.00 

Lifestyles 2.50 3.00 

Table 8: Type of outlet and prices 

Type of outlet Lowest price Highest price 

Supermarket 0.50 10.00 

Small Grocery shop 1.00 4.00 

Bar 3.00 3.00 

Gas station 1.00 12.50 

Drugstore 0.75 16.50 

Figure 6: Most found condom package size 

Most found package size 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

74 

23 

1.5 1 0.5 

3 pk 1 pk 2 pk 10 pk 12 pk 



Figure 7: Average number of condoms sold per day 

Number of condoms sold per day 

80 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

70.1 

< 6 

condoms 

20.6 

2.1 

6.2 

6--12 13-24 Other Don't 

know 

1 

Figure 8: Frequency of receiving new condom supplies 

Frequency of new supplies 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

1 

6.2 

16.5 

19.6 

45.4 

11.3 

Figure 9: Availability of bulk stock of condoms 

Do you have bulk stock of condoms 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Yes 

3.1 

96.9 

No 



Figure 10: Type of condom supply 

Type of Supply 

Both 

Pick up 

3.3% 

4.1% 

Delivered 

92.6% 

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% 

Figure 11: Availability of continuous condom supply in the last 12 months 

Continous supply in the last 12 months 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

91.8 

Yes 

No 

8.2 

Figure 12: Sales of brands, other than current ones in outlet 

Sales of other brands than current ones 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

16.5 

Yes 

83.5 

No 



Figure 13: Proportion of condoms found with valid expiration date 

Condoms with valid expiration date 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

96.9 

1 2.1 

Valid exp.date Expired date Other 

Figure 14: Visibility of condoms in outlet 

Condoms are kept in a visible place 

50.5 

50.5 

50 

49.5 

49 

Yes 

49.5 

No 

Figure 15: Place where condoms are kept 

Place of condoms 

Other 

On counter 

On a self serving shelf/rack 

5.2 

5.2 

5.2 

Behind counter 

84.5 

0 20 40 60 80 100 



Figure 16: Method of obtaining condom by client 

Method of obtaining condom 

8.2 

Self service 

91.8 

Has to ask 

provider 

Figure 17: Visible promotional condom material present in outlet 

Any visible promotional material 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Yes 

7.2 

92.8 

No 

Table 9: Opening hours commercial condom outlets 

Opening hours commercial condom outlets 

Open seven days of the week. 78.4% 

Open at least until 9:00 p.m (weekends) 70.1% 



Figure 18: Usual buyers of condom by gender 

Usual buyers of condoms 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

73.2 

24.7 

2.1 

Males Females Both 

Figure 19: Complaints of clients about condoms, reported by retailers 

Complaints about condoms 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

96.9 

2.1 

1 

Yes No Don't know

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