Table 6 Factors influencing the types of anti-malarial medications stocked by PPMVs
Factors* | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Consumer demand | 285 | 89.1 |
Recommended by the government | 254 | 79.4 |
Lowest priced | 102 | 31.9 |
Prescribed most often by doctor | 94 | 29.4 |
Amount of cash available | 53 | 16.6 |
Expiration dates | 39 | 12.2 |
Levels of remaining stock | 23 | 7.2 |
Drug company/sales rep influence | 9 | 2.8 |
Most profitable | 7 | 2.2 |
Brand reputation | 7 | 2.2 |
Easily available | 6 | 1.9 |
Provider incentives | 1 | 0.3 |