Table 2 Comparison between PMBJP medicine list and NLEM, 2015 in terms of number of FDC drugs by therapeutic group
Therapeutic Category | Number of FDCs in PMBJPY List | Number of FDCs in NLEM, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
Analgesics, antipyretics and NSAIDs | 15 | ––– |
Anaesthetic | ––– | 02 |
Anthelminthic | 01 | ––– |
Antiallergics | 08 | ––– |
Antibacterial | 13 | 03 |
Antifungal | 01 | ––– |
Antiprotozoal | 01 | 02 |
Antiviral (Anti-HIV) | ––– | 09 |
Antiseptic | 02 | ––– |
Anti-tuberculosis medicines | 01 | ––– |
Anti-Parkinson’s | ––– | 01 |
Hormones, other endocrine medicines & contraceptives | 07 (Antidiabetic) | 02 |
Cardiovascular medicines | 15 | ––– |
Dermatological | 08 | ––– |
Ear, nose, throat medicines | 02 | ––– |
Gastrointestinal medicines | 20 | ––– |
Medicines acting on the respiratory tract | 04 | 01 |
Cholinesterase inhibiting agents and Muscle relaxants | 02 | 01 |
Oxytocic and Antioxytocics | 02 | ––– |
Psychotherapeutics | 06 | ––– |
Immunological | ––– | 02 |
Electrolyte and water level correcting agents | ––– | 01 |
Vitamins and minerals | 22 | 01 |
Total | 130 | 24 |
Unsafe / Banned drugs | 01 | ––– |