ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021
Opinion of primary care physicians regarding prescription of generic drugs: A Cross-sectional study.
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- Gaps in access and trust: essential medicine availability, affordability, and barriers to generic medicine use.Public health action · 2026Article
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- The Pharmacoeconomics and its Evaluation in Enhancing the Indian Healthcare System.Current drug research reviews · 2026Review
- Evaluation of public's knowledge, attitude and experiences towards the generic medications in building healthcare policy.PloS one · 2024Article
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- Demand of COVID-19 medicines without prescription among community pharmacies in Jodhpur, India: Findings and implications.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundGenerics are low-cost alternatives of the existing approved branded drugs. The aim of this work was to study knowledge and perception about generic drugs among the doctors practicing in government and private healthcare sectors.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a prevalidated questionnaire. Physicians working in government and private healthcare sectors were asked to fill the survey form after obtaining written informed consent. Descriptive analysis was used.
resultsOf 240, 11.6% of primary care physicians could identify all the correct statements regarding generic drugs and 57% physicians agreed or strongly agreed that doctors should prescribe only generic drugs. Substandard quality (24.4%) and less effectiveness (35.6%) of generics was cited major reason for low use. Majority (76.1%) believed that patients will accept substitution of branded with generics but 21% either did not or rarely inform patients regarding generics. Only 11.7% considered generics has low efficacy as compared to branded drugs but majority (57.4%) denied the interchangeability of generics. Majority were aware about the Jan Aushadhi scheme (79.3%) and Indian Medical Council Act (Professional conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) (76.8%). For personal use, 45.6% preferred generics. Around 44% agreed/strongly agreed for pharmacist's right to substitute branded drugs with generics but private practicing physicians opted against it.
conclusionKnowledge and acceptance of generic drugs is still low amongst the doctors. Efforts need to be done increase the awareness and acceptability.
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