Table 2 Action taken as a result of the information received

Medicine started

45

48

   ARVs

32

34

   Co-trimoxazole

0

0

   TB treatment

5

5

   Other

6

6

Medicine discontinued/interrupted

54

57

   ARVs

41

44

   Co-trimoxazole

5

5

   TB treatment

4

4

   Other

3

3

Reason for change

Adverse event

31

33

Failure

10

11

Interaction

5

5

Pregnancy

3

3

Other

3

3

Dose changed

18

19

Schedule changed

7

7

Changed ARV Regimen

32

34

Admitted patient to hospital

10

11

Laboratory testing/further investigations

33

35

Referred patient to specialist clinic/service

19

20

Lifestyle changes

17

18

Adherence counselling

36

38