Table 5.
Main selection criteria of artemisinin derivatives according to prescribers (n = 52)
Choosing criteria | (Number) % of prescribers |
Therapeutic efficacy | (18) 34.6 |
Observance (few tablets) | (14) 26.9 |
Few adverse effects | (7) 13.5 |
Drug cost (lowest price) | (6) 11.5 |
Name of drugs | (4) 7.7 |
Patient's request | (3) 5.8 |