Table 1.
Availability of cardiovascular drugs in survey sectors
| Drug name | Public hospital outdoor pharmacies | RajyaOsu Sala outlets | Private pharmacies | Private hospital outdoor pharmacies | Average availability in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atenolol 50 mg | 44% | 90% | 70% | 63% | 66% |
| Glyceryltrinitrate 500 μg | 93% | 90% | 30% | 50% | 66% |
| Amlodipine 5 mg | 37% | 100% | 89% | 50% | 70% |
| Amiodarone 100 mg | 50% | 80% | 33% | 38% | 46% |
| Digoxin 62.5 μg | 29% | 20% | 33% | 25% | 27% |
| Verapamil 40 mg | 96% | 100% | 89% | 75% | 87% |
| Enalapril 5 mg | 98% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 96% |
| Captopril 25 mg | 100% | 100% | 89% | 75% | 89% |
| Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg | 98% | 50% | 67% | 75% | 73% |
| Methyldopa 250 mg | 58% | 100% | 72% | 50% | 70% |
| Nifedipine20 mg | 98% | 100% | 91% | 88% | 94% |
| Carvedilol 6.25 mg | 62% | 100% | 61% | 63% | 66% |
| Furosemide 40 mg | 91% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 95% |
| Spironolactone 100 mg | 38% | 60% | 72% | 13% | 52% |
| Atorvastatin 10 mg | 91% | 100% | 87% | 88% | 91% |
| Simvastatin 20 mg | 2% | 100% | 54% | 38% | 49% |
| Mean availability of cardiovascular drugs | 68% | 91% | 74% | 63% | 74% |