Awareness about generic drug prescription amongst practitioners: a knowledge attitude practice survey at rural set up

Patil, Jyoti Ramchandra; Jaykare, Swapnil Chudaman; Motghare, Vijay M.; Padwal, Sudhir L.; Deshmukh, Vinod Shivajirao

doi:10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20161505

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“…76.92% of physicians had a positive attitude for Government role and also felt that there was a significant price difference between generic medicine and brand medicine. [9] In concurrence to our results, Kembhavi et al, 2014 demonstrated that 75% of doctors agreed that generic medicines are as effective and of better quality. 61.67% of doctors said that more awareness and education about prices of generic medicines should be made among doctors.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Jan Aushadhi scheme

Sadiq¹,

Khajuria²,

Khajuria³

2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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Background: Increased health-care expenses are a major concern in a country like ours where economic conditions are on the lower side. The Government of India to control the increased health-care expenses launched the Jan Aushadhi scheme in April 2008 by providing low-cost generic medicine. However, the results have not been as expected. Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed to have insight into this problem by studying knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among doctors and patients. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Government Medical College, Jammu and surrounding hospitals where the doctors and patients were provided with a prevalidated questionnaire comprising total 42 questions based on KAP. A total of 104 participants (48 doctors and 56 patients) and their responses were recorded and presented as number percent.

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confidence: 91%

Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Jan Aushadhi scheme

Sadiq¹,

Khajuria²,

Khajuria³

2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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“…Regarding substitution of brands with generics in all conditions, the majority did not feel comfortable with that. This is in contrast with some other Indian studies like those by Tandel et al [23], Gupta et al [24], and Patil et al [28].…”

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“…In India, studies have been conducted at tertiary care settings at various states [22][23][24][25], while some studies were conducted on medical practitioners based on particular cities [26,27]. Some studies had included both [28,29].…”

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Perception of Qualified Medical Practitioners Toward Prescribing in International Non-Proprietary (Generic) Names – An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

Nandy

Banerjee

Biswas

et al. 2021

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the perception and practice of medical practitioners, working in tertiary care, and teaching institutions in Eastern India, regarding the use of generic (non-proprietary) names while prescribing. The study tried to assess their perception toward using drugs from the National List of Essential Medicine (NLEM), as well. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. Medical practitioners attached to the institution were considered for the study and those who gave voluntarily consent were included. Hundred participants were interviewed based on convenient random sampling. They were provided with the study questionnaire and the responses were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2007 using charts and tables. Results: Majority (43/100) did not feel that generic medicines are as effective as reputed brands, while 32 felt they are of equally effective. About 45% (45/99) felt generics to be equally safe as and 24% (24/99) did not feel so. About 86% considered generics to be cheaper. About 56% did not prefer to substitute with generics in all conditions. About 73% had doubts regarding the quality of production of generics. The decision to use generics was mostly influenced by the lower cost (73%) and by administrative pressure (53%). About 58% felt that the NLEM does not contain all the medicines they would require in practice. About 94% agreed to prescribe more in generics if the quality may be ensured. Conclusion: Awareness of the NLEM and about generics needs to be improved. Authorities need to ensure the quality of generics and assure the prescribers about it.

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Knowledge and Perceptions of Medical Students About Generic Medicines in a Medical College in North India

Chauhan

Kumari

Prajapati

2023

Journal of Primary Care Specialties

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Introduction: Prescription of generic drugs reduces the out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines by the patients. However, the lack of knowledge about generic medicines and unfavourable attitude toward them can adversely impact their prescription by doctors, as well as utilization by the patients. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of medical students toward generic medicines. Materials and Methods: It was questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study. The study participants were final year MBBS students. Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval and written informed consent of study participants were taken before starting the study. SPSS software version 26 was used for the data analysis. Results: A total of 82 participants were included in this study, 52.4% were male and 47.6% female. Fifty-two (63.41%) students were aware that generic medicines are interchangeable with innovator drugs. Forty-two (51.21%) students knew that generic medicine can be marketed after expiry date of patent drug. 91.46% agreed that generic medicines have the same strength, safety, and effectiveness as brand name medicines. 47 (57.31%) students were aware of Jan Aushadhi scheme and 62 (75.60%) participants knew that generic medicines are bioequivalent to brand name medicines. Perception: Sixty-one (74.3%) felt that use of generic medicines can decrease health-care expenditure. Fifty-seven (69.5%) students felt that the rationale behind prescribing generic medicine must be discussed with the patients while 46 (56.1%) students disagreed that therapeutic failure is more with generic medicines. Conclusion: Our study shows that medical students have inadequate knowledge but favourable attitude toward generic medicines. Regular awareness and training programs should be held for doctors, students, and general public, for enhancing the knowledge and positive perceptions toward generic medicines.

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Awareness about generic drug prescription amongst practitioners: a knowledge attitude practice survey at rural set up

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References 6 publications

Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Jan Aushadhi scheme

Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Jan Aushadhi scheme

Perception of Qualified Medical Practitioners Toward Prescribing in International Non-Proprietary (Generic) Names – An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

Knowledge and Perceptions of Medical Students About Generic Medicines in a Medical College in North India

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