Generic substitution of epinephrine autoinjectors: Patient and caregiver perceptions and attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is important to understand and address patient and caregiver perceptions about and attitudes toward generic substitution of drug-device combination products.

Objective

The goal of this study was to explore how differences in design and usability features of epinephrine autoinjectors (EAIs) affect patients' and caregivers' views of product quality, efficacy, and device usability in an emergency setting and to better understand attitudes about and perceptions of EAI substitution.

Methods

This qualitative, enhanced focus group study was conducted in the United States among adult and adolescent EAI users. A journey mapping exercise was used to explore patient and caregiver perceptions of and barriers to switching to a generic EAI. Discussion topics also focu

SUBMITTER: Ray SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590739 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature