Factors influencing the use of the "not for generic substitution" mention for prescriptions in primary care: a survey with general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generic drug substitution is a public health policy challenge with high economic potential. Generic drugs are generally cheaper than brand-name drugs. Drugs are a significant part of the total health expenditure, especially in ambulatory care. We conducted a cross-sectional study with general practitioners in the Champagne-Ardenne region to determine physician-related factors and beliefs causing doctors to use the Not for Generic Substitution (NGS) mention.

Methods

Questionnaires were sent to General Practitioners (GPs) practicing in Champagne-Ardenne via 3 shipments, from January 2015 to May 2015. Prescriber characteristics and beliefs influencing the use of the NGS mention were assessed for frequent (≥ 5%) and less frequent (< 5%) users of the NGS mention.

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SUBMITTER: Beauvais V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233580 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature