The availability, price and affordability of essential antibacterials in Hubei province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China ranks first amongst the countries for the abuse of antibacterials. Essential antibacterials could help solve the problem. The aim of the work is to evaluate the availability, price and affordability of essential antibacterials in Hubei province, China.

Method

The standardized methodology developed by the World Health Organization and Health Action International was used to collect data on the availability and prices of 16 antibacterials in 5 cities of Hubei province, China.

Results

First, in total, the median availability of originator brands and lowest-priced generics for the essential antibacterials was low, 3.0% (0.0, 18.2%) and 33.3% (0.0, 87.9%) for each, respectively. Second, the median price ratio of originator brands for the antibacterials was

SUBMITTER: Wu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6310993 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature