TABLE 2.
Characteristics of Supply Chain Elements for All 5 Medicine Systems in Bangladesh
| Allopathic | Ayurvedic | Homeopathic | Herbal | Unani | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered drugs | 29,813 | 4,119 | 2,417 | 550 | 6,630 | 43,529 |
| Genericsa | 3,642 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Manufacturers | 204 | 202 | 42 | 35 | 278 | 761 |
| Wholesale pharmacies | 1,165 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Retail outlets | 117,354 | 409 | 2411 | 11 | 686 | 120,871 |
Abbreviation: N/A, not applicable or not available.
a Generic is defined as an unbranded product.
Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration dashboard (as of February 16, 2020).