1
Abacavir (ABC)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
2
Abacavir + Lamivudine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
3
Abacavir, Dolutegravir,Lamivudine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
4
ACD Blood Pack/Double Bag/Triple Bag
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
5
Acetazolamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
6
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
7
Actinomycin D/Dactinomycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
8
Acyclovir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
9
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
10
Albendazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
11
Albumin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
12
Alcohol based hand rub
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
13
Allopurinol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
14
Amikacin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
15
Amiodarone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
16
Amitriptyline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
17
Amlodipine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
18
Amoxicillin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
19
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
20
Amphotericin B
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
21
Anastrozole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
22
Anti-D immunoglobulin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
23
Anti-rabies immunoglobulin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
24
Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
25
Antivenom immunoglobulin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
26
Artemether + Lumefantrine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
27
Artesunate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
28
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
29
Atomoxetine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
30
Atorvastatin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
31
Atracurium
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
32
Atropine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
33
Azathioprine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
34
Azithromycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
35
Barium Sulphate (X-Ray Grade)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
36
BCG Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
37
Bedaquiline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
38
Benzathine benzylpenicillin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
39
Benzyl Benzoate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
40
Betamethasone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
41
Bicalutamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
42
Bisacodyl
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
43
Bisoprolol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
44
Bleomycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
45
Budesonide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
46
Budesonide+formoterol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
47
Bupivacaine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
48
Bupropion
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
49
Calamine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
50
Calcium folinate (leucovorin calcium)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
51
Calcium Gluconate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
52
Capecitabine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
53
Carbamazepine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
54
Carbimazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
55
Carboplatin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
56
Cefalexin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
57
Cefixime
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
58
Ceftazidime
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
59
Ceftriaxone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
60
Cefuroxime
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
61
Chlorhexidine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
62
Chloroquine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
63
Chloroxylenol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
64
Cholera Fluid (Ringers lactate )
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
65
Cholera Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
66
Ciprofloxacin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
67
Cisplatin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
68
Clarithromycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
69
Clindamycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
70
Clofazimine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
71
Clomifene
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
72
Clonazepam
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
73
Clopidogrel
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
74
Clotrimazol ear drops
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
75
Clotrimazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
76
Cloxacillin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
77
Coagulation Factor IX, plasma-derived
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
78
Coagulation Factor VIII, plasma-derived
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
79
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
80
Copper-containing device
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
81
Crisantaspase/ L-asparaginase / Asparaginase
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
82
Cyclophosphamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
83
Cycloserine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
84
Dapsone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
85
Deferoxamine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
86
Delamanid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
87
Dexamethasone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
88
Dextrose in Water
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
89
Diazepam
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
90
Digoxin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
91
Diphtheria Antitoxin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
92
Docetaxel
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
93
Dolutegravir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
94
Dolutegravir + Lamivudine + Tenofovir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
95
Domperidone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
96
Doxorubicin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
97
Doxycycline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
98
Efavirenz
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
99
Efavirenz + Lamivudine + Renofovir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
100
Empagliflozin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
101
Enalapril
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
102
Enoxaprin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
103
Ephedrine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
104
Ergometrine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
105
Ethambutol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
106
Ethinylestradiol + Levonorgestrel
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
107
Ethionamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
108
Etoposide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
109
Famotidine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
110
Fentanyl
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
111
Ferrous salt
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
112
Ferrous salt with Folic Acid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
113
Fexofenadine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
114
Filgrastim
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
115
Fluconazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
116
Fluorescein
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
117
Fluorouracil
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
118
Fluoxetine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
119
Fluphenazine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
120
Folic Acid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
121
Furosemide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
122
Gadoterate Meglumine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
123
Gemcitabine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
124
Gentamicin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
125
Gliclazide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
126
Glucose
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
127
Glucose with Sodium Chloride
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
128
Glycerin/Glycerol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
129
Glyceryl Trinitrate (Nitroglycerin)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
130
Haloperidol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
131
Heparin sodium
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
132
Hepatitis - B Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
133
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
134
Hydrochlorothiazide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
135
Hydrocortisone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
136
Hydroxocobalamin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
137
hydroxychloroquine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
138
Hyoscine Butylbromide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
139
Ibuprofen
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
140
Imatinib
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
141
influenza vaccine (seasonal)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
142
Insulin injection (soluble)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
143
Intermediate-acting insulin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
144
Intraperitoneal dialysis solution (of appropriate composition)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
145
Iohexol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
146
Ipratropium bromide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
147
Isoflurane
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
148
Isoniazide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
149
Itraconazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
150
Ivermectin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
151
Ketamine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
152
Labetalol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
153
Lactulose
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
154
Lamivudine (3TC)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
155
Lamotrigine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
156
Letrozole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
157
Levodopa + Carbidopa
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
158
Levofloxacin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
159
Levonorgestrel
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
160
Levonorgestrel IUD (LNG-IUS)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
161
Levonorgestrel-releasing implant
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
162
Levothyroxine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
163
Lidocaine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
164
Lidocaine + Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
165
Linezolid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
166
Lithium Carbonate/Citrate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
167
Lopinavir + Ritonavir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
168
Losartan
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
169
Magnesium Sulphate 50%
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
170
Mebendazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
171
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
172
Melphalan
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
173
Mercaptopurine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
174
Meropenem
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
175
Metformin Hydrochloride
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
176
Methotrexate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
177
Methyl Phenidate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
178
Methyldopa
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
179
Methyl-Prednisolone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
180
Metoprolol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
181
Metronidazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
182
Miconazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
183
Mifepristone – Misoprostol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
184
Misoprostol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
185
Montelukast
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
186
Morphine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
187
Moxifloxacin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
188
MR Vaccine (Measles & Rubella)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
189
Multiple Micronutrient (Supplement)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
190
Naloxone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
191
Natamycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
192
Neostigmine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
193
Nevirapine (NVP)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
194
Nifedipine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
195
Nitrofurantoin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
196
Nitrous Oxide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
197
Noradrenaline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
198
Nortriptyline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
199
Nystatin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
200
Olanzapine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
201
Omeprazole
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
202
Ondansetron
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
203
Etonogestrel (One Rod Implant)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
204
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
205
Oxaliplatin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
206
Oxygen
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
207
Oxytocin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
208
Paclitaxel
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
209
Paracetamol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
210
Pentavalent Vaccine (DPT, HepatitisB , Hib)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
211
Permethrin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
212
Pethidine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
213
Phenobarbital
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
214
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
215
Phenytoin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
216
Phytomenadione (Vitamin K)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
217
Pilocarpine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
218
Piperacillin + Tazobactam
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
219
Pneumococcal Vaccine(PCV)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
220
Poliomyelitis Vaccine(OPV & IPV))
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
221
Potassium Chloride
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
222
Potassium Permanganate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
223
Povidone-Iodine 10%
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
224
Pralidoxime Mesylate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
225
Prednisolone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
226
Premixed Insulin (30/70)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
227
Pretomanid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
228
Primaquine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
229
Procyclidine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
230
Progesterone Only Pill
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
231
Propranolol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
232
Protionamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
233
Pyrazinamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
234
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
235
Retinol (Vitamin A)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
236
Rifampicin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
237
Rifampicin + Isoniazid (2FDC)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
238
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol (3FDC)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
239
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Ethambutol (4FDC)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
240
Rifapentin + Isoniazd (3HP)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
241
Rifapentine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
242
Risperidone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
243
Ritonavir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
244
Rituximab -including quality-assured biosimilars
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
245
Rivaroxaban
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
246
Salbutamol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
247
Salicylic Acid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
248
Sertraline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
249
Silver Sulfadiazine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
250
Sodium Chloride
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
251
Sodium Valproate (Valproic acid)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
252
Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
253
Spironolactone
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
254
Streptokinase
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
255
Streptomycin Sulphate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
256
Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
257
Sulfasalazine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
258
Suxamethonium
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
259
Tamoxifen
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
260
TD Vaccine (Tetanus and Diphtheria)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
261
Telmisartan + Amlodipine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
262
Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
263
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
264
Tetanus Toxoid Inj Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
265
Tetracaine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
266
Thiopental
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
267
Timolol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
268
Tiotropium
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
269
Tramadol
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
270
Tranexamic acid
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
271
Trastuzumab -including quality-assured biosimilars
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
272
Tropicamide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
273
Tuberculin, purified protein derivative (PPD)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
274
Typhoid Conjugated Vaccine
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
275
Vancomycin
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
276
Vecuronium Bromide
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
277
Verapamil
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
278
Vinblastine Sulphate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
279
Vincristine Sulphate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
280
Water for Injection (sterile/pyrogen free)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
281
Water Purification Chlorine Tablet
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
282
Xylometazoline
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
283
Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT)
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason
284
Zinc Sulfate
Yes
No
No Comments
Not addressing a major disease burden in Bangladesh
Not recommended as first-line (or appropriate-line) therapy in national or international standard treatment guidelines
An alternative medicine has more therapeutic benefits or is more cost-effective
Other reason