Evaluating pharmacists’ views, knowledge, and perception regarding generic medicines in New Zealand

Perceptions and Attitudes of Community Pharmacists Towards Generic Medicines

“…In contrast to other reports of reticent pharmacist views, 3,8,9 this study has shown that Irish pharmacists were generally positive towards, and accepting of, generic medicines, with many holding the view that they are as effective as the originator, with the exception of nonsubstitutable situations-such as with Narrow Therapeutic Index drugs-and that differences in presentation can be a source of problems for some patients. Very few pharmacists expressed reticent opinions, but 1 of the primary concerns, as has been reported elsewhere, 6 was that confusion caused by differing aesthetic presentations of generic medicines has the potential to be problematic for patients.…”

“…Internationally, a limited number of assessments have taken place for such countries as New Zealand, 9 Portugal, 4 South Africa, 5 Malaysia, 8 France, 10 and Sweden 6 that included studies on views held regarding specific medication types, such as antiepileptic drugs 7 and inhalers. 3 Given the major changes currently underway in the Irish health care system (i.e., the introduction for the first time of reference pricing and generic substitution), the opinions and behaviors of this critical stakeholder group have the potential to be pivotal to the success or failure of the changes being implemented.…”

“…medicines, indicating that this is a relatively underexplored area internationally. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] With Ireland on the cusp of a major modification in health care practices, there are many potential hurdles to overcome during the introduction of such changes. 13 The attitudes and behaviors of health care professionals towards generic medicines are pivotal to the successful implementation of the new legislation.…”

Evaluating community pharmacists’ perspectives and practices concerning generic medicines substitution in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

“…A questionnaire was developed in English language after extensive literature search and review [16,[19][20][21]. Although Arabic is the first language of Saudi Arabia, English is widely spoken and understood among the multi-ethnic pharmacist community.…”

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“…In New Zealand, more than half of pharmacist believed that original brand products were of better quality, and majority were worried about a "reduced profit" on dispensing generic drugs 27 .…”