Table 1.
Evaluation of promotional material as per World Health Organization criteria (n=173)
| Criteria | Percentage of promotional material that contains the information |
|---|---|
| Generic name | 94.8 |
| Brand name | 100 |
| Active ingredient per dosage form | 62.4 |
| Inactive ingredients known to cause problems | 4.6 |
| Mechanism of action | 16.2 |
| Indications | 92.5 |
| Regimen | 49.7 |
| Route of administration | 52.6 |
| References | 48.6 |
| Dosage form | 83.8 |
| Storage conditions | 13.3 |
| Pack sizes | 20.8 |
| Description of the product and package | 5.2 |
| Legal categorya | 0 |
| Manufacturer/distributor’s name | 93.1 |
| Manufacturer/distributor’s address | 47.9 |
Note: aNarcotic or other controlled drug, prescription or non-prescription.