Diferencias entre prescripción y dispensación de genéricos en atención primaria. La excepción como regla

Abstract

Changing the prescribed generic drug was common in the quota studied with a tendency to dispense another drug that was more expensive, thereby increasing costs.

Risks and Benefits of Generic Antiepileptic Drugs

“…A study carried out in Spain showed that in 63% of all cases pharmacies were dispensing a different generic drug than the one prescribed. 47 As a result, the version of a drug patients are receiving may be changed continuously, leading to possible associated discomfort and risks. In addition, insurance companies will mandate a generic drug but change suppliers from time to time, leaving the patient and physician with little choice other than accepting the generic drug currently in the formulary.…”

Factores de riesgo cardiovascular, control de la dislipemia y uso de hipolipemiantes en el Área Sanitaria II de Asturias

“…Así pues, los medicamentos genéricos no son diferentes a los de marca en composición, calidad, eficacia y seguridad. Pero, debido a su menor precio, permiten minimizar costes en el sistema sanitario público (Iñesta, 2008;Ricarte, Benounna, Velarde et al, 2007;Torralba, Gilabert, Peláez et al, 2000).…”