Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9479

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Publication type: Journal Article

Oladimeji FA, Iranloye TA
Pharmacy World Journal 1990 Oct-Dec; 7:123-128

Abstract:

The results of a survey of consumers, physicians, and pharmacists concerning the use of analgesics and antipyretics and antimalarial drugs in Nigeria are presented, including the consumption pattern of these drugs, brand versus generic preferences, and equivalence concerns among drug products. As much as 60% of the prescriptions were for analgesics and antipyretics, while about 33.3% were for antimalarial drugs. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) and chloroquine preparations were the most commonly used, with brand preference being shown by consumers and pharmacists. The preference for acetaminophen and chloroquine preparations was found to be connected with advertisement, cost and their availability in numerous brands.