Table 2.
Antimicrobials provided by community pharmacies for upper-respiratory tract infection symptoms.
| Pharmacy Number | Antibiotic Regimen | Cost (TSH) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amoxicillin 500 mg 3× daily × 3 days | 2000 |
| 2 | Azithromycin 500 mg daily × 3 days | 2550 |
| 3 | Ampicillin/cloxacillin 250/250 mg 3× daily × 5 days | 2000 |
| 4 | Azithromycin 500 mg daily × 3 days | 16,400 |
| 5 | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim 2 SS tablets 2× daily × 7 days | 3000 |
| 6 | Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 625 mg 2× daily × 7 days | 32,000 |
| 7 | Amoxicillin 500 mg 3× daily × 5 days | 30,000 |
| 8 | Ampicillin/Cloxacillin 250/250 mg 3× daily × 5 days | 3000 |
| 9 | Cephalexin 250 mg 2 tablets 3× daily × 5 days | 4000 |
| 10 | Erythromycin 250 mg 2 tablets 3 × 5 days | 3000 |
| 11 | Lomefloxacin daily × 5 days | 3000 |
| 12 | Cefpodoxime 100 mg 2× daily × 5 days | 25,000 |
| 13 | Cefuroxime 250 mg BID × 5 days | 18,000 |
| 14 | None Offered | N/A |