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[Generic prescription].

P Olesgaard

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |July 29, 1991
    PubMed
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    Generic prescription can satisfy patients and save costs, but faces professional opposition. Successful implementation requires education and regulatory assurance for drug synonymy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacoeconomics
    • Drug policy
    • Public health

    Context:

    • Growing public and professional interest in generic prescription in Denmark.
    • Significant opposition from the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry in the USA.
    • Concerns regarding the true synonymy of marketed generic drugs and potential impact on innovation.

    Purpose:

    • To review the subject of generic prescription in light of increased interest.
    • To analyze the satisfaction levels and economic implications of generic prescribing.
    • To identify obstacles and necessary conditions for the successful implementation of generic prescription systems.

    Summary:

    • Generic prescription can achieve high patient satisfaction (up to 83%) and yield cost savings (approx. 7%).

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  • However, the system's effectiveness varies significantly, functioning optimally in only about half of cases.
  • Professional resistance, particularly from physicians, is a major barrier, alongside concerns about drug synonymy.

    • Impact:

    • Successful generic prescription requires motivated healthcare professionals and clear regulatory guarantees for drug equivalence.
    • Education is crucial to prevent additional workload for pharmacists and doctors.
    • Physician autonomy in deciding on generic dispensing is essential for system efficacy.