Exploring community pharmacists’ knowledge, perception and experiences towards branded and generic medicines in Kuwait: Highlighting the role of pharmacist

Hussaini, Maryam Al; Al-Saffar, Nabeel; Abdulraheem, Abdulkareem

doi:10.1016/j.bfopcu.2018.03.005

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“…In this study, ~65% of the students agreed that generic products are similar in efficacy, quality, and safety compared to the original branded products. These findings were in line with earlier studies from Ethiopia (67%) ( 20 ), but higher than the findings of James et al (55%) ( 21 ), Belay et al (52.9%) ( 22 ), Toklu et al (46.1%) ( 23 ), and Al Hussain et al (42.2%) ( 24 ). However, our results were still lower than earlier studies by Grover et al (70%) and Wajid et al (72.2%) among community pharmacists ( 3 , 25 ).…”

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Factors Influencing the Selection Student of Generic Medicine

Al-Arifi

2021

Front. Public Health

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Background: Generic replacements for branded medicines have become a typical practice among registered pharmacists all over the world. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the influence of the knowledge and attitudes of PharmD students and other factors on the selection of unbranded medicines.Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted through Google Forms to collect data using self-reported questionnaires. The data was collected over a period of 3 months, from January to March 2021, among junior level pharmacy students who are currently undertaking a PharmD course at the King Saud University, College of Pharmacy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Results: The mean age of the students was 21.05± (SD = 1.03), majority of students 70.2% (n = 134) were able to define the term generic medicine, and about 65% (n = 123) were able to correctly define bioequivalence. More than half of the students, 56.5% (n = 108) lacked knowledge about the pharmacokinetic parameters of generic products. Meanwhile, the majority, 85% (n = 122), supported generics over branded medicines, and about 66% (n = 99) agreed that wider use of generic medicines would lead to less money required for the research and development of new pharmaceuticals.Conclusion: Findings revealed that most pharmacy students possess sufficient knowledge of generic medicines, although knowledge in some aspects remains lacking.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Factors Influencing the Selection Student of Generic Medicine

Al-Arifi

2021

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“…This is in line with the finding of New Zeeland (70%) 15 but higher than the findings of Mekele (52.9%), 7 Turkey (46.1%)% 19 and Kuwait (42.2%). 20 This difference might be due to majority of respondents in the current study had a better educational qualification and longer work experience. From study participants, 84.4% of them claimed that generic medicine must be in the same dosage form as the brand medicine.…”

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among pharmacy professionals towards generic medicines in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nasir

Muhammed

Buseir

2019

Journal of Generic Medicines

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Background: Suboptimal knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals about generics reduce utilization of these drugs. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge gap, attitude and practice among pharmacy professionals toward generic medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: The study was conducted in Addis Ababa from 10 April to10 July 2018 among 424 pharmacy professionals. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences version 24 and multi-variable binary logistic regression was used to identify predictors of the dependent variables. Result: Majority (77.1%) of the participants claimed that they have had knowledge on the concept of generic medicine. Knowledge was significantly associated with participants' educational qualification and work experience. More than half (55%) of them have an attitude that brand medicines are of higher quality compared to generics and 37.6% of them believe generic medicines are less effective than brand medicines. About 80% of the participants claimed that locally manufactured generics are cheaper than imported generics. Affordability to the customer, cost effectiveness of generic medicine and consumer preference/demand were the commonest reasons to dispense generic medicines. Conclusion: Though vast majority of the study participants have had knowledge on the concept of generic medicine, their attitude and practice seem suboptimal that will influence utilization of generic products.

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“…However, substituting branded medicines with their generic equivalents is considered as a strategy for reducing healthcare expenditure for patients. 46 In Nigeria, substitution of generic equivalents at the point of dispensing by pharmacists is allowed in both public and private sector facilities. 25 In addition to this, pharmacists are regarded as experts in recommending cost-effective therapy, skilled in resolving and avoiding drug-related problems, are placed in a vintage position to advise prescribers and patients on the choice of cheaper generic medicines.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of community pharmacists about generic medicine in Nigeria

Osemene

Ihekoronye

Lamikanra

2020

Journal of Generic Medicines

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Background Although generic medicines are used extensively in Nigeria information from community pharmacists about these drugs are scanty and therefore inadequate. This is why this study has been designed to bridge the knowledge gap, attitudes, as well as the perception and practice of community pharmacists about generic medicines in Nigeria. Method A questionnaire-guided cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from 380 community pharmacists who were randomly selected from community pharmacies between April and June 2019 in Southwestern Nigeria. Data generated in the course of this study was analysed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 18. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize data. Chi-square was used to test proportions and to determine associations between categorical variables. Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used to determine correlation between dependent variables. Result Mean knowledge score of community pharmacists about generic medicines(GM) was 5.6 ± 2.9 out of a total maximum score of 10. Results showed that 47.9% of respondents had poor knowledge, 27.6% average knowledge and 24.5% good knowledge about GM. Knowledge was significantly associated (p = .000) with all demographic characteristics except professional qualifications. A majority (89%) of the respondents were of the view that patients need more explanations when GMs are dispensed to them. In addition, 90.3% of the respondents were of the opinion that GM will improve access to medicine because they are cheaper and easily affordable. About 93% practice generic substitution without consulting prescribing physicians. Furthermore, 85% of the respondents claim they stock mainly GMs. Conclusion Community pharmacists in Nigeria had a positive attitude, perception and practice about GM, but exhibited sub-optimal knowledge in understanding issues concerning generic medicines. It is concluded that there is the need for continuous training and education to enhance professional knowledge of pharmacists in the area of GM substitution.

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Exploring community pharmacists’ knowledge, perception and experiences towards branded and generic medicines in Kuwait: Highlighting the role of pharmacist

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Factors Influencing the Selection Student of Generic Medicine

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Factors Influencing the Selection Student of Generic Medicine

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among pharmacy professionals towards generic medicines in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of community pharmacists about generic medicine in Nigeria

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