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Table 2 Reasons for performing extemporaneous compounding of medications and route of administration

From: Investigating the knowledge, perception, and practice of healthcare practitioners toward rational use of compounded medications and its contribution to antimicrobial resistance: a cross-sectional study

Reasons for performing extemporaneous compounding of medicine

No. = 300, 100%

Unavailability of prepackaged products in the market

233 (77.7)

Unavailability of needed dosage regimen (dose, form) (individualized therapy)

217 (72.3)

The product was discontinued by the manufacturer

81 (27)

To combine two or more active ingredients into one product

128 (42.7)

To improve adherence to medications (flavor, taste)

68 (22.7)

Allergy to the excipient(s) in the commercially available product

87 (29)

Compounded medications are less expensive

90 (30)

Ministry of Health encourages compounding

65 (21.7)

Improving the stability of the desired product

61 (20.3)

Route of administration for compounded medication

Oral

214 (71.3)

Ophthalmic

148 (49.3)

Topical (Skin)

121 (40.3)

Parenteral

89 (29.7)

Otic

82 (27.3)

Rectal

44 (14.7)

Nasal

32 (10.7)

Inhalation

24 (8)

Rectal

44 (14.7)

Others

5 (1.7)