Do generic medicines compromise quality?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Generic Medicines

Changing perceptions and efficacy of generic medicines: An intervention study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1246-1253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. E. Colgan ◽  
Kate Faasse ◽  
Jennifer A. Pereira ◽  
Andrew Grey ◽  
Keith J. Petrie
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Study ◽  
Generic Medicines

GENERIC MEDICINES REGULATION IN BRAZIL

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Priscila Aburachid Cardoso ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Medicines Regulation

MARKETING AUTHORIZATION OF GENERIC DRUG: GLOBAL ISSUE AND CHALLENGES

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Pankaj Kashyap ◽  
Eshant Duggal ◽  
Parveen Budhwar ◽  
Jitendra Kumar Badjatya
Keyword(s):  
Generic Drug ◽  
Patent Protection ◽  
Drug Approval ◽  
Approval Process ◽  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Pharmaceutical Markets ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Drug Approval Process ◽  
High Level

Generic medicines are those whose patent protection has expired, and which may be produced by manufacturers otherthan the innovator company. Use of generic medicines has been increasing in recent years, primarily as a cost savingmeasure in healthcare provision. Generic medicines are typically 20 to 90% cheaper than originator equivalents. Theobjective is to provide a high-level description of what generic medicines are and how they differ, at a regulatory andlegislative level, from originator medicines. It describes the current and historical regulation of medicines in theworld’s two main pharmaceutical markets, in addition to the similarities, as well as the differences, between genericsand their originator equivalents including the reasons for the cost differences seen between originator and genericmedicines. This article refers to the general generic drug approval process in India, USA, and Japan. They havedifferent regulation and approval process. 

Use of generic medicines: Perspectives of consumers living in urban and suburban areas of Klang Valley in Malaysia

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-250
Author(s):  
Salmiah Mohd Ali ◽  
Mohamed Mansor Manan ◽  
Mohamed Azmi Hassali ◽  
Yaman Walid Kassab ◽  
Choon Wai Yee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Suburban Areas ◽  
Klang Valley

scholarly journals Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Generic Substitution in China: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7749
Author(s):  
Mingyue Zhao ◽  
Lingyi Zhang ◽  
Zhitong Feng ◽  
Yu Fang
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Generic Substitution ◽  
Generic Drugs ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Generic Medicine ◽  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals

The purpose of this study is to investigate physicians’ knowledge, attitudes and practice of generic medicine substitutions in China. We conducted a cross-sectional online questionnaire survey on physicians from secondary or tertiary hospitals in China from 2020 December to 2021 April. Descriptive statistical and ordered logistic regression were used for analysis. A total of 1225 physicians were included in the final analysis, and only 330 (26.94%) of them scored 4 or above in the knowledge part, which means that the physicians have a good knowledge of generic substitutions. Of the total, 586 (47.83%) agreed or strongly agreed that generic drugs could be substituted for originator drugs and 585 (47.75%) always or often prescribed generic medicines. The percentage of physicians with a positive attitude toward or that practice prescribing generic medicine is below 50%, which needs to be improved in China. Physicians’ knowledge, their attitude toward generic substitution, if familiar with the policy of generic substitution, and incentives for prescribing generic medicines are influencing factors for the practice of generic substitution. Our studies show that the practice of generic substitution by physicians could be improved by several measures in China. We suggested that the physicians should be taught more about the bulk-buy policy and the generic-originator equivalence evaluation policy. Moreover, government incentives to promote generic substitution should be established. Our study also suggested that physicians with less working experience and female physicians should learn more about generic substitution.

Assessing lay beliefs about generic medicines: Development of the generic medicines scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria J. Figueiras ◽  
Nuno C. Alves ◽  
Dália Marcelino ◽  
Maria A. Cortes ◽  
John Weinman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Lay Beliefs

General Perception Regarding The Generic and Branded Medicines among the Visitors of the Turaif General Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 3516-3518
Author(s):  
Nawaf Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Generic Drugs ◽  
Generic Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Generic Medicines ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Programs

Background: The utilization of generic drugs in Saudi Arabia is under development. Many studies concerning generic drugs and their utilization by the consumers and promotion by health care professionals have been conducted in Saudi Arabia. Most of these studies revealed general unawareness of generic medicines among the Saudi people. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the general perception regarding the generic medicines and branded medicines among the visitors of the Turaif general hospital. Methods: This cross‑sectional study was carried out from December 29, 2019, to January 23, 2020, at Turaif General Hospital, Turaif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was shared with the visitors (N = 527) of the hospital after their agreement, and the data were collected. The obtained data were statistically analyzed by Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 16. Results: The results of this study revealed that more than 50% of the participants were unaware about generic medicines and branded medicines; preferred imported generic medicines over local generics; agreed that the imported generic medicines are of high quality, more effective, and expensive as well. However, almost 50% of the participants were not sure about the quality, efficacy, safety, price, and side effects of the branded medicine. Conclusion: It has been concluded that there is a need to provide awareness programs about branded medicine, imported generic medicine, and locally manufactured generic medicines. Keywords: Branded drugs, Generic drugs, Awareness, Turaif, Saudi Arabia.

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