ReviewEthiopian journal of health sciences2021
Policies and Practices Catalyzing the Use of Generic Medicines: A Systematic Search and Review.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Parental preferences for generic substitution policies for children in China: a discrete choice experiment.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Opinion of Polish Patients with Epilepsy on Generic Medications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A nationwide survey exploring physicians' and pharmacists' knowledge, awareness and perceptions regarding generic medicines in China.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Generic Medicine and Generic Prescribing in Nepal: An Implication for Policymakers.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2022Review
- Knowledge, perception and acceptance of generic drugs in the general Lebanese population: A cross-sectional survey among adults.The journal of medicine accessArticle
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of generic medicines instead of branded, is one of the main policies to decrease the expenditures and provide access to affordable and essential medicines in low and middle-income countries. The present study aims to systematically create a comprehensive synthesis of demand-side policies, encouraging the use of generic medicines.
methodsThe study systematically searched and reviewed the articles in Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase from 1.1.2000 to 12.5.2019. A total of 6435 records were identified during this period of time (Medline (n=315), Scopus (n=4323), Web of Science (n=71) and Embase (n=1726)). All stages are conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzed (PRISMA).
resultsThe encouraging policies and practices were classified into four categories from 44 articles analyzed, including; Prescribing, Dispensing, Patients/consumers, and healthcare organizations. Subthemes were also explored in relation to each category as; education, financial incentives, generic substitution, advertising approaches, and enforcement.
conclusionVarious policies should be taken into consideration to encourage successful generic medication prescribing, dispensing, and consumption in both supply and demand-side. Economic, political, socio-cultural, technological, legal, and structural factors could as such accelerate the policies' effect. Studying the experience of successful countries can be helpful for policymakers.
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