Influence of generics in prescribing dynamics of proton pump inhibitors in general practice

Influence of generics in prescribing dynamics of proton pump inhibitors in general practice

Use of antisecretory drugs has greatly increased in recent years in Italy. After the launching of generic lansoprazole (early 2006), several Italian Regional Health Authorities have introduced measures to favour the prescription of less expensive PPI. The aim of this study is to evaluate general pra...

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Main Authors: Simona Cammarota, Anna Citarella, Enrica Menditto, Simona De Portu, Luigi Napoli, Matteo Laringe, Giovanni Sarnelli, Giovanni Arpino, Gaetano Piccinocchi, Rosario Cuomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SEEd Medical Publishers 2009-03-01
Series:Farmeconomia: Health Economics and Therapeutic Pathways
Subjects:
proton pump inhibitors (ppis)
lansoprazole
gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)
dyspepsia
generic drugs
Online Access:https://journals.seedmedicalpublishers.com/index.php/FE/article/view/162

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