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Table 2 Estimated annual consumption quantity for the year 2013-14 (Tablets and capsules unit-10x10; where different doses of the same drug were provided, estimates have been combined) [18]

From: A rapid appraisal of access to and utilisation of psychotropic medicines in Bihar, India

Medication name

Dosage form

Estimated consumption quantity (10x10 tablets or capsules)

Alprazolam

Tablet

182,563

Amitriptyline

Tablet

311,363

Carbamazepine

Tablet

76,261

Clonazepam

Tablet

57,500

Diazepam

Tablet

365,125

Diazepam

Injection

382,455

Fluoxetine

Capsules

1,585,491

Haloperidol

Injection

1000

Lorazepam

Injection

1000

Magnesium sulphate

Injection

50,845

Phenobarbitone

Suspension

1000

Phenobarbitone

Injection

1000

Phenytoin

Syrup

1000

Phenytoin

Injection

1000

Sodium Valproate

Syrup

1000

Sodium Valproate

Tablets

1000

Trifluoperazine & Trihexyphenidyl

Tablets

1000