| 'Not the full Monty': a qualitative study of seniors' perceptions of generic medicines in Western Australia. | |
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PMID: 20815994 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The study explored consumers' perspectives on generic medicine use in Australia. A qualitative methodology was used to explore the topic, including community participation in the form of forums, focus groups and a panel of seniors. Three consumer forums were held from which a seniors' panel was formed and a series of focus groups were conducted. Participants demonstrated considerable mistrust of generic medicines. Participants highlighted their uncertainty about the extent of pharmaceutical companies' influence on health professionals, the mistrust of foreign generic manufacturers and scepticism in their equivalence. In addition, the substitution of generic medicines and variability in packaging added to the overall concern and reported poor compliance. Altering consumers' beliefs and attitudes about generic medicines might require a more concerted effort to reduce consumer mistrust. Consumers' beliefs about generic medicines will strongly affect attempts to increase generic prescribing in Australia. Many seniors require multiple medications for a range of chronic conditions. Currently however, the lack of uniformity in information and packaging implies that closer monitoring, greater clarity of information and improved packaging of generic medicines is required. Otherwise, the widespread problems and lower uptake of generic medicines amongst seniors will remain. |
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Authors:
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Caroline Bulsara; Anne McKenzie; Frank Sanfilippo; C D'Arcy J Holman; Jon E Emery |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian journal of primary health Volume: 16 ISSN: 1448-7527 ISO Abbreviation: Aust J Prim Health Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-06 Completed Date: 2010-11-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101123037 Medline TA: Aust J Prim Health Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 240-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care, The University of Western Australia, Claremont, WA 6010, Australia. caroline.bulsara@uwa.edu.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Drugs, Generic* Female Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Medication Adherence* Safety Therapeutic Equivalency Trust Western Australia |
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0/Drugs, Generic |
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