A qualitative evaluation of general practitioners' perceptions regarding access to medicines in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate general practitioners' (GPs) perceptions regarding access to medicines in New Zealand.

Design

Qualitative.

Setting

Primary care.

Participants

GPs.

Main outcome measures

GPs' views and perceptions.

Results

GPs were of the view that the current range of medicines available in New Zealand was reasonable; however, it was acknowledged that there were some drugs that patients were missing out on. When considering the range of subsidised medicines available in New Zealand, some GPs felt that there had been an improvement over recent years. It was highlighted that unexpected funding changes could create financial barriers for some patients and that administrative procedures and other complexities creat

SUBMITTER: Babar ZU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3317137 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature