Nigeria (2008): Outlet Survey Report (Baseline) Federal Republic of Nigeria 12/08

A nationally representative sample of all outlets that could sell or provide antimalarials to a consumer was taken through a census approach in 76 sub-districts across four geographic strata in Nigeria. Sampling was conducted using a one-stage probability proportional to size (PPS) cluster design, with the measure of size being the relative sub-district population. Outlet inclusion criteria for this study included outlets which stocked an antimalarial at the time of survey or in the previous three months. An outlet is defined as any point of sale or provision of commodities for individuals. Outlets included in the survey are as follows: 1) public health facilities (university and general hospitals, health centres, and community health extension workers); 2) Part One pharmacies (pharmacies registered by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and National Drug Authority and regulated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control); 3) drug stores (Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors [PPMVs]); and 4) private health facilities (private clinics).