Table 2 Comparisons of volume and expenditures between CPTM and conventional medicines with similar effects
| Â | Major Category | Subcategory | Frequency of prescription | Median drug expenditure per visit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chinese traditional patent medicines | Chinese heat-clearing formula | 340,945 | $5.79 |
Antipyretic-analgesics drugs | Analgesic-antipyretic drugs | 49,716 | $5.26 | |
2 | Chinese traditional patent medicines | Chinese cough-suppressing panting-calming formula | 158,845 | $4.66 |
Respiratory system drugs | Antitussives | 49,848 | $3.50 | |
3 | Chinese traditional patent medicines | Chinese nasal congestion relieving formula | 149,133 | $9.86 |
Specialist drugs | Otorhinolaryngology drugs | 17,419 | $7.29 | |
4 | Chinese traditional patent medicines | Chinese expectorant formula | 84,742 | $3.88 |
Respiratory system drugs | Expectorants | 107,254 | $3.66 | |
5 | Chinese traditional patent medicines | Chinese traditional digestive formula | 9160 | $6.80 |
Digestive system drugs | Stomachic and digestion aid medicine | 10,826 | $5.59 |