Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding generic medicines and its usage: a community-based study

Ballala, Kirthinath; Rao, Chythra R; Chaudhary, Aparna Sen; Bidnurmath, Ashwini Shivakumar; Pandey, Akhilesh

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20191841

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“…The results obtained about knowledge of generic medicines in our study, are consistent with the results from similar studies carried out in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and India. 15,17,39 Our result further showed that the knowledge of community pharmacists was significantly associated with demographic characteristics of the respondents such as gender, age, work experience and country of graduation. This is consistent with the findings of a study carried out in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…This concern was equally expressed by some sectors of healthcare workers in a similar study. 39 This may be the reason why community pharmacists 307 (81%) strongly agreed in this study, that there is the need to either educate clients/patients on the medicines that are being administered to them or give adequate information to patients about generic medicines for them to understand better the medication they are taking as indicated in number 9 statement in the perception domain. A high number (90.3%) of the respondents observed that GM will improve access to medicine because they are cheaper than branded products and more affordable.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 82%

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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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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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“…Generic drug awareness is similar to that obtained in other studies conducted in India. 18,19 In a survey conducted in Brazil, da Rocha et al 20 demonstrated that 95.7% of the respondents had heard about generic drugs. In a National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA -Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) survey, 95% of consumers stated they knew about generic drugs.…”

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Impact of Covid-19 on the Buying Behaviour of Consumers with Respect to Purchase of Medicines Through online and Retail Outlets

Srikanth¹,

Lucklin²,

Rao³

2022

Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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The unprecedented impact of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the economy is transforming consumer behaviour in purchasing various drugs. This study examines the change in consumer awareness levels and purchasing patterns concerning online pharmacies and generic drugs in the wake of the recent pandemic. It also explores the reasons behind changing attitudes, implications of these new consumer habits, and measures pharmaceutical retailers can take to evolve stronger. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 260 randomly selected consumers attending a retail pharmacy attached to a secondary diabetes care centre in Andhra Pradesh from December 2020 to January 2021. The study involved 150 males and 110 females. We collected each consumer's demographic data, including age, gender, location, annual household income, and educational level. We used a questionnaire to assess consumers' awareness levels and buying patterns regarding online pharmacies and generic drugs, as well as their favoured approaches to future shopping. In our study, 63.8% of subjects knew about online pharmacies, but 20.5% of them were aware only after the outbreak. Thirteen percent of consumers purchased medicines online, while 35.3% of them did so in response to the pandemic. On the other hand, 64.6% of the subjects know about generic medicines, but 8.3% of them have not heard of them until after the pandemic. Furthermore, consumers purchased generic medicines in 20.8% of cases, and 11.1% of those who purchased generics did so after the pandemic. In addition, we found that 79.2% opted for branded medicines in the future, while 56.9% chose local stores. 'COVID-19 lockdown brought a surge in awareness about online pharmacies and generic medicines, as well as a surge in online and generic purchases. Yet consumer sentiments towards local stores and branded medicines are positive during the COVID-19 times. The post-COVID-19 sentiment is as well looking optimistic for local stores and branded medicines.

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“…The Bureau of Pharma PSUs (Public sector undertaking) of India, which operates under the administrative supervision of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, is responsible for carrying out the Scheme. (1)The "Jan Aushadhi Scheme" was renamed the "Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana" in September 2015. To give the program more momentum, it was renamed "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana" in November 2016.…”

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Survey of the Jan Pariyojana Scheme in India and its impact on citizens during the previous decade

Kaul¹,

Gupta²

2022

Int J Drug Reg Affairs

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It is a well-known fact that Branded medicines are sold at significantly higher prices in India. Making affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals available on the market will help everyone, but mainly the underprivileged and destitute given the country's pervasive poverty. The Indian government has always been quite concerned about this. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers' Department of Pharmaceutical has periodically implemented a number of regulatory and financial initiatives to achieve this goal. The "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana" is a wonderful project started by the Indian government back in 2008 for the worthy purpose of providing high quality medications at accessible prices to all. The Pariyojana involved selling inexpensive generic medications through upscale retailers called "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Oshadhi Kendra" in different regions of the nation. On November 25, 2008, the first "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Oshadhi Kendra" in Punjab's Amritsar city was inaugurated. At first, it was planned that the "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Oshadhi Pariyojana" would be implemented during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, beginning in 2008-2009, with the goal of establishing at least each Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Oshadhi Kendra in each of the firm's 630 regions, and then expanding to sub divisional levels as well as major town and village centers by 2012. After garnering early support, the concept was planned to be self-sustaining and not rely on government subsidies or assistance. It was to be run on the basis of "No Profit, No Loss."

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding generic medicines and its usage: a community-based study

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

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

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

Impact of Covid-19 on the Buying Behaviour of Consumers with Respect to Purchase of Medicines Through online and Retail Outlets

Survey of the Jan Pariyojana Scheme in India and its impact on citizens during the previous decade

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