Table 2 Availability of tracer health commodities (n = 60)

Adrenaline injection 1 mg/ml

24

40

Albendazole Tab. 400 mg

59

98.33

Amoxicillin capsules, 250 Mg/500 Mg

20

33.33

Amoxicillin dispersible tablets, 250 mg

49

81.67

Benzylpenicillin injection 1 MU OR 5 MU

46

76.67

Chlorhexidine gel, 7.1% (as digluconate) (20 g tube)

51

85

Gentamicin injection, 40 mg/2 ml

25

41.67

Hydrocortisone injection 100 mg

59

98.33

Magnesium sulphate injection, 500 mg/mL (50%), 10 mL

20

33.33

Metronidazole tablet, 400Mgs/200Mgs

29

48.33

Nystatin oral suspension 100 IU/ml

47

78.33

ORS Co-Pack (4 sachets of low osmolarity ORS (500 ml formulation) + 10 tablets of dispersible zinc sulfate tablets 20 mg)

55

91.67

Oxytocin injection 10 I.U

46

76.67

Paracetamol syrup/suspension, 120 mg/5 ml

40

66.67

Paracetamol tablets, 500 mg

33

55

Sodium chloride, 0.9% (isotonic), (500 mL bottle)

52

86.67

Sodium hypochlorite solution 4–6%

39

65

Tetracycline eye ointment, 1%, 3.5 g tube

42

70

Autoclaving tape, 3/4’’

45

75

Catheter, Foley’s, 18FG 30 mL 2-way

38

63.33

Cord clamp

52

86.67

Cotton gauze plain, 36" x 100yds, 1,500 g

58

96.67

Cotton wool, absorbent, 400 g

49

81.67

Gloves, latex, examination, medium

58

96.67

Gloves, surgical, size 7.5 (sterile)

36

60

IV cannula 18G

48

80

IV cannula 20G

43

71.67

Maternity pad, 26 cm x 9 cm x 1 cm

51

85

Nasal prongs for oxygen delivery, adult size

5

8.33

Nasal prongs for oxygen delivery, paediatric size

6

10

Solusets for fluids

27

45

Surgical blade with handle, size 23

42

70

Suture nylon No.2/0,3/8 Circle, 45 mm, 100 cm, RCN

46

76.67

Suture polyglactin 2/0 75 cm on 40 Mm ½ Circle RBN

27

45

Syringe 2 mL + needle 23G × 1"

53

88.33

Syringe 5 mL + needle 21G × 1.5"

56

93.33

Zinc oxide strapping, 7.5 cm × 4.5 m

56

93.33