A Study of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice of Generic Drugs Among General Practioners of Pune Region
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: MCI regulatory code for doctors has made generic prescription mandatory. However, physician’s perceptions about generic medications may represent an important barrier to greater generic use. Hence this study was conducted to know about knowledge, attitude and practice of generic medicines among physicians. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in general practitioners (n = 100) of either gender from different pathies but also practicing allopathy in Pune region. They were interviewed using structured, validated questionnaire of 20 multiple choice questions to obtain information about knowledge, attitude and practice of generic drugs. Results: 100 physicians responded. Internet (45%) was most common source of information about generic medication. 95% of the physicians - were aware about low cost of generic drugs However, 65% were unacquainted about exact reason for their low cost and also about whether generic drugs are therapeutic or pharmaceutical alternative. Although 83% were aware about effectiveness yet only 55% agreed that they can be equally effective alternative. In practice only 40% physician prescribed generic drugs as per patient’s requirements. 31% physicians avoid use for their concern about efficacy and failure. But 52% physician had desire to know more about bioequivalence. Conclusion: The present study showed that participants had an idea but lacked detailed knowledge about generic drugs. This was therefore reflected in their prescribing behavior that impressed concerns of therapeutic failure. Therefore providing detailed information about generic is utmost important to promote prescription of these drugs
Authors and Affiliations
Shilpa LTodkar, Smita A Tiwari, B. B. Ghongane
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP250668
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1612040109
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Neonatal hearing screening, need of the hour in India, a secondary hospital experience
Hearing loss is a devastating condition, lack of hearing leads to lack of development of higher functions. Detecting loss early enough can prevent the social and financial burden to the society. This study is designed to...
Microsurgery in Periodontics – A Review
Microsurgery in general is not an independent discipline, but a technique that can be applied to different surgical disciplines. First report on microsurgery is around 19 th century when the microscope is used in ophthal...
A Rare Case Report On Tunnel Clusters in Cervix
A tunnel cluster, more formally tunnel cluster of the cervix and cervical tunnel cluster, is a benign group of dilated endocervical glands in the cervix. It is significant only in that it can be confused for a malignancy...
A Study on Stress in Medical Students of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Stress can be defined as ‘‘a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense’’ and also as ‘‘a number of normal reactions of the body (mental, emotional, and physiological) designed for self preservation’’. Despite its d...
Magnification - The third eye in endodontics: A review.
In recent times dentistry has become more complex thus, requiring precise motor expertise and visual acuity. During past years, dentistry has not only progressed clinically but the histological aspects has also played an...