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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Knowledge and perceptions of community patients about generic medicines |
Author: | Ibrahim, R. McKinnon, R. Ngo, S. |
Citation: | Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 2012; 42(4):283-286 |
Publisher: | Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia |
Issue Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 1445-937X 2055-2335 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Rafie Ibrahim, Ross A. McKinnon and Suong N.T. Ngo |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Patients’ knowledge and perceptions about generic medicines are extremely important for promoting generic substitution. Few studies have investigated patients’ acceptance or understanding of generic medicines. AIM: To explore knowledge and perceptions of community patients about generic medicines. METHOD: A self-administered anonymous survey was completed by patients presenting at 1 of 18 community pharmacies in Adelaide, South Australia. The questionnaire comprised items on: demographics (age, gender, ethnicity, education, income, self-rated health status), safety, effi cacy, cost and value of generic medicines, and patients’ willingness to use these. RESULTS: 503 patients completed the survey – 51% females and 49% males. 60% of patients were on more than one prescription medication. 67% of patients rarely asked for a generic medicine when their prescriptions were being fi lled. Around 47% of patients believed that they needed more information on the difference between generic and brandname medicines. Around 81% of patients knew that generic medicines were less expensive than brand-name medicines; and 51% believed generic medicines offered better value. When asked whether ‘they would rather take generic medicines than brand-name medicines’ – about 30% indicated they would, 25% would not, 40% were neutral and 5% did not provide an answer. Younger patients (55 years or less) asked for generic medicines more often than older patients (over 55 years) (p < 0.05). There were no other signifi cant differences. CONCLUSION: Most patients had some knowledge about generic medicines. However, many were unsure if they preferred generic to brand-name medicines or brand-name to generic medicines. |
Keywords: | Generic drugs patient education medical personnel |
Rights: | Copyright 2012 The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia |
DOI: | 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00189.x |
Published version: | http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=059274037587210;res=IELHEA |
Appears in Collections: | Agriculture, Food and Wine publications Aurora harvest 4 |
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