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

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...

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Main Authors: Virgil Beauvais, Annabelle Marque, Guillaume Ferté, Jan Chrusciel, Julie Souille, Pierre Nazeyrollas, Stéphane Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Generic drugs
Prescribing
Not for generic substitution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3652-2

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