Barriers to generic antiseizure medication use: Results of a global survey by the International League Against Epilepsy Generic Substitution Task Force.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to identify and quantify barriers to generic substitution of antiseizure medications (ASM). A questionnaire on generic ASM substitution was developed by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force on Generic Substitution. Questions addressed understanding of bioequivalence, standards for generic products, experiences with substitution, and demographic data. The survey was web-based and distributed to ILAE chapters, their membership, and professional colleagues of task force members. Comparisons in responses were between ILAE regions and country income classification. A total of 800 individuals responded, with 44.2% being from the Asia-Oceania ILAE Region and 38.6% from European Region. The majority of respondents had little or no education in

SUBMITTER: Niyongere J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9159248 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature