Although, the direct cost of insulin per patient by using vials was lower than cartridges, there was a substantial reduction in the cost of wastage by using the cartridges in the Jordanian Royal Medical Services outpatients.
Objectives: To assess adherence, investigate reasons for non-adherence and describe tolerability of Mefloquine among Jordanian military personnel, who served in level II military hospital in Kinshasa for a six months period.
Method:In 2011, 56 male military personnel agreed to complete an anonymous questionnaire which checked the degree of adherence, reasons for non-adherence, and both the frequency and severity of Mefloquine side effects. Participants were also asked if they received counselling about malaria and Mefloquine prior to departure. All participants were interviewed face-to-face to further investigate their experiences with Mefloquine. The Mefloquine weekly dosage was dispensed from the pharmacy to the public health inspector every Tuesday and then to the participants after lunch on that day.
In general, respondents who were using cartridges reported a lesser incidence of diabetes complications. Although many organizations suffered from an economical crisis, the cost-effectiveness aspect should be taken into consideration when purchasing medical alternatives. This will provide higher quality of life for patients and eventually lower hidden and future costs for the organizations.
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