A Study of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice of Generic Drugs Among General Practioners of Pune Region
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: MCI regulatory code for doctors has made generic prescription mandatory. However, physician’s perceptions about generic medications may represent an important barrier to greater generic use. Hence this study was conducted to know about knowledge, attitude and practice of generic medicines among physicians. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in general practitioners (n = 100) of either gender from different pathies but also practicing allopathy in Pune region. They were interviewed using structured, validated questionnaire of 20 multiple choice questions to obtain information about knowledge, attitude and practice of generic drugs. Results: 100 physicians responded. Internet (45%) was most common source of information about generic medication. 95% of the physicians - were aware about low cost of generic drugs However, 65% were unacquainted about exact reason for their low cost and also about whether generic drugs are therapeutic or pharmaceutical alternative. Although 83% were aware about effectiveness yet only 55% agreed that they can be equally effective alternative. In practice only 40% physician prescribed generic drugs as per patient’s requirements. 31% physicians avoid use for their concern about efficacy and failure. But 52% physician had desire to know more about bioequivalence. Conclusion: The present study showed that participants had an idea but lacked detailed knowledge about generic drugs. This was therefore reflected in their prescribing behavior that impressed concerns of therapeutic failure. Therefore providing detailed information about generic is utmost important to promote prescription of these drugs
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Shilpa LTodkar, Smita A Tiwari, B. B. Ghongane
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