Challenges (n=6) Explanation
Limited resources to maintaining the DTC (n=6) No funds for maintaining DTC
Implementation of DTC decisions (n=4) Some Clinicians think DTC is a witch-hunt Lack of technical competence to implement DTC decision poor communication
Unmotivated DTC member (n=4) Difficulties in implementing drug use policies No refreshments during meetings
Some members are not quite interested (n=3) Added responsibilities with no extra income
Meetings are not well attended (n=1) The meeting coincides with other tasks and responsibilities.
DTC activities are not well recognized within the hospital (n=2) Prescribers do not wish to be censored. Superiority complex
Members of the DTC lack technical training (n=3) No effective mentorship or in-house training
Others (n=2) Conflict of interest No office space