Table 2.

Suggestions of the doctors for improving the next edition of essential medicine formulary

Value label	Frequency (n = 69)	Percentage
No comments	47	68.11
Include medicine pricing information	3	4.34
Include brand names	3	4.34
Keep it updated	5	7.24
Include more information on practical prescribing in critical care, surgical prophylaxis and infections, dermatological infections and treatment for adverse-effects	5	7.24
Include medicines interactions	1	1.44
Include dosage schedules in pregnancy and diseases	4	5.79
Include more number of medicines from antiretroviral, anticancer medicines	2	2.89
Include doctors from various specialties in the panel	1	1.44