Table 4.
Distribution of some essential drugs in select primary health care facilities in Akwa Ibom State
| Essential drugs for | Operational base (n=9), n (%) | Other facilities (n=8), n (%) | Total (n=17) | Percentage of total PHCs with drug |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common illnesses | ||||
| ACTs (AL, AA) | 8 (50.0) | 8 (50.0) | 16 | 94.1 |
| Quinine | 2 (66.7) | 1 (33.3) | 3 | 17.6 |
| Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine | 8 (50.0) | 8 (50.0) | 16 | 94.1 |
| Benzylpenicillin | 3 (42.9) | 4 (57.1) | 7 | 41.2 |
| IV Gentamycin | 7 (63.6) | 4 (36.4) | 11 | 64.7 |
| Metronidazole | 5 (45.5) | 6 (54.5) | 11 | 64.7 |
| Amoxil | 1 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 | 5.9 |
| Erythromycin | 2 (66.7) | 1 (33.3) | 3 | 17.6 |
| Clotrimazole | 2 (66.7) | 1 (33.3) | 3 | 17.6 |
| Emergency resuscitation | ||||
| IV fluids | 8 (66.7) | 4 (33.3) | 12 | 70.6 |
| Adrenaline | 4 (50.0) | 4 (50.0) | 8 | 47.1 |
| Hydrocortisone | 5 (55.6) | 4 (44.4) | 9 | 52.9 |
| ORS | 6 (66.7) | 3 (33.3) | 9 | 52.9 |
| Phenobarbitone | 1 (50.0) | 1 (50.0) | 2 | 11.8 |
| Diazepam | 2 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 | 11.8 |
| Basic emergency obstetric care | ||||
| Oxytocin | 9 (75.0) | 3 (25.0) | 12 | 70.6 |
| Misoprostol | 4 (50.0) | 4 (50.0) | 8 | 47.1 |
| Ergotamine | 4 (57.1) | 3 (42.9) | 7 | 41.2 |
| Magnesium sulfate | 2 (100) | 0 (0.0) | 2 | 11.8 |
AL – Artemeter–Lumefantrine; AA – Artemether Amodiaquin; PHCs – Primary health cares; IV – Intravenous; ACT – Artemisinin-based combination therapy; ORS – Oral rehydration solution