| Number | % of contacts |
---|---|---|
Reason for contacta | ||
 Request for more information | 53 | 37.3 |
 Concern about the risk of adverse event | 32 | 22.5 |
 Adverse event to a non-study drug | 4 | 2.8 |
 Opt-out of switch due to general ill-health | 6 | 4.2 |
 Opt-out of switch for a non-specific reason | 55 | 38.7 |
 General feedback on the letter | 6 | 4.2 |
 Concern about ethical aspects of the study | 4 | 2.8 |
Outcome of patient contact | ||
 Prepared to switch | 43 | 30.3 |
 Not prepared to switch | 99 | 69.7 |
Total number of patients | 142 | Â |