Table 5 Changes in medicines dispensed due to rationing
Rationing results | GH1 | GH2 | GH3 | GH4 | PH5 | PH6 | PH7 | PH8 | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of total drug items which were prescribed by physicians | 268 | 175 | 246 | 207 | 172 | 181 | 136 | 176 | 1561 |
# items which were substituted by the pharmacist | 22 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 91 (5.8) |
# of items which were given less than the amount prescribed | 14 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 134 (5.1) |
# of items which were not dispensed | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 41 (2.6) |
# of items that were advised for the patient’s purchase | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 31 (2) |