Perceptions of generic medication in the general population, doctors and pharmacists: a systematic review

2015199 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Sarah Colgan · University of Auckland

Kate Faasse · University of Auckland

Leslie R. Martin · La Sierra University

Melika H. Stephens · University of Auckland

Andrew Grey · University of Auckland

Keith J. Petrie · University of Auckland

Abstract

A significant proportion of doctors, pharmacists and lay people hold negative perceptions of generic medicines. It is likely these attitudes present barriers to the wider use of generics.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Pharmaceutical studies and practices Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 5, Issue 12, pp. e008915-e008915

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008915

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