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Table 1 Information on ACTs available in ADDOs

From: Increasing Access to Subsidized Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy through Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets in Tanzania

Color of package

Age

Weight (kg)

Dose

Retail Price in Tanzanian shillings (TSH)/USD*

Yellow

3 months-3 years

5-15

1 × 6

500/0.38

Blue

3-8 years

15-25

2 × 6

500/0.38

Red

8-12 years

25-35

3 × 6

1,500/1.15

Green

12 years and up

35+

4 × 6

1,500/1.15

  1. * Based on 2006 foreign exchange rate 1 USD = 1,300 TSH