Factors Influencing Drug Prescribing for Patients With Hospitalization History in Circulatory Disease-Patient Severity, Composite Adherence, and Physician-Patient Relationship: Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With countries promoting generic drug prescribing, their growth may plateau, warranting further investigation into the factors influencing this trend, including physician and patient perspectives. Additional strategies may be needed to maximize the switch to generic drugs while ensuring health care system sustainability, focusing on factors beyond mere low cost. Emphasizing affordability and clarifying other prescription considerations are essential.

Objective

This study aimed to provide initial insights into how patient severity, composite adherence, and physician-patient relationships impact generic switching.

Methods

This study used a long-term retrospective cohort design by analyzing data from a national health care database. The population included pat

SUBMITTER: Takura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662190 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature