Table 1

Characteristics of pharmacies at preintervention

VariableParticipatingNon-participating
n (%)
N=80
n (%)
N=190
Median distance to the pharmacy from the city health office (km)7.3 (IQR=7.1)5.7 (IQR=5.7)
Pharmacy structure
 Standalone pharmacy41 (51.2)130 (68.4)
 Pharmacy attached to GP/specialist clinic39 (48.8)60 (31.6)
Pharmacy ownership
 Independent pharmacy51 (63.7)154 (81.1)
 Chain pharmacy29 (36.3)36 (18.9)
  • GP, general practitioner.