Perception of pharmacological equivalence of generics or biosimilars in healthcare professionals in Vienna.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Due to constantly rising therapy costs, biosimilars and generic drugs have gained tremendous importance through recent decades. Nevertheless, the acceptance among healthcare workers regarding biosimilars and generic drugs in previously published international studies is considerably lower than the scientific data on equivalent safety and efficacy would suggest. The aim of this questionnaire-based survey was to determine the perception and knowledge regarding generic drugs and biosimilars by medical professionals from different healthcare facilities in Vienna, Austria.

Methods

The online questionnaire was sent to public and religious hospitals in Vienna, including the university hospital "Vienna General Hospital." In addition, doctors' offices were reached by sending

SUBMITTER: Binder L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10873459 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature