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KMID : 0370220230670010023
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Yakhak Hoeji
2023 Volume.67 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.31
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Consumers’ Knowledge and Perceptions on Generic Medicines
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Lee Na-Gyeong
Park Sylvia
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Abstract
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This study aimed to understand the general public’s perception of the definition and equivalence of genericmedicines, and to identify factors associated with the perception. We conducted a nationwide survey of the general publicwho are currently taking prescription drugs for chronic conditions or who filled at least one prescription in the prior 3months. A total of 2,026 people were included in the analysis. Of the respondents, 21.0% knew the definition of genericmedicines. Less than half of respondents considered generic medicines to be as effective (42.8%) as their originalcounterparts, and to have same side effects (37.1%) and same quality (35.0%). Also, respondents who were men, takingprescription drugs, and those of higher income or higher levels of education were more likely to know the definition ofgeneric drugs. Higher trust in pharmaceutical equivalence of generic medicines were associated with being male, highereducation and knowing the definition of generic medicines. This result implies that consumers having more ability toacquire information tend to have more knowledge on generic medicines. Consumers’ trust in generic medicines seems tobuild from their knowledge rather than experience of using generic medicines. Information should be given to consumersmore effectively in order to enhance their knowledge and perceptions on generic medicine.
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KEYWORD
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Generic medicines, Pharmaceutical equivalence, Consumer, Patient, Perception
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