India, Survey Data - Management Sciences for Health

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Access to Essential Medicines: State of Rajasthan, India, Survey Data, 2001
Table 15. Proportion of Dispensed Drugs Sold on Prescription
Answer Total Percentage
0 0 0.00
25% 2 12.50
50% 3 7.50
75% 21 52.50
100% 14 35.00
Grand total 40 100.00
Table 16. Sources of Information Used by the Drug Seller or Pharmacist about Drugs Sold
by the Pharmacy
Answer Total Percentage
Doctor 3 7.50
Medical Times 1 2.50
Drug Today 3 7.50
CIMS/MIMS 5 12.50
Medical representative 13 32.50
Bill book/sale book 1 2.50
India Drug Review 4 10.00
Other 2 5.00
None 8 20.00
Table 17. Pharmacy Has the Following Information Sources
Answer Total Percentage
Rajasthan Essential Drugs List 0 0.00
Treatment guidelines 2 5.00
Indian Pharmacopeia 1 2.50
Other Indian drug information sources (specify) 20 50.00
Table 18. Pharmacy Has Contracts with Private Hospitals, Clinics, Insurance Companies,
or Other Institutions to Provide Drugs or Medical Supplies to Patients
Answer Total Percentage
False 1 2.50
True 39 97.50
Grand total 40 100.00
Table 21. Pharmacy Sells Drugs or Medical Supplies to Public-Sector Institutions, Such as
District Hospitals, Health Centers, Dispensaries, or Military
Answer Total Percentage
False 1 2.50
True 39 97.50
Grand total 40 100.00
Table 22. Pharmacy Sells Directly to Public-Sector Patients
Answer Total Percentage
False 0 0.00
True 34 85.00
Not available 6 15.00
Grand total 40 100.00