•Systematic sampling: now at least 6 regions, minimumof 5 pharmacies/facilities per sector per region
•Public sector facilities, private retail pharmacies and‘other’ sectors (e.g. dispensing doctors or NGO sector)
•Prices of 30 pre-selected commonly used medicines –now14 global + 16 regional
•Predetermined dose form & strength, & recommendedpack size
•Supplementary medicines highly encouraged, adapted tolocal needs
•Prices of originator brand and lowest price generic
•All components of price from manufacturer to retaileridentified