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  • Pharmacoeconomics
  • Health Policy
  • Patient Behavior

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  • High medication costs significantly impact patient choices.
  • Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for effective healthcare policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Jordanian patients' perceptions of generic medicines.
  • To evaluate patient opinions on generic substitution.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional descriptive study.
  • Self-administered anonymous questionnaire.
  • 80% response rate (n=400/500).

Main Results:

  • 83% of patients find medicine costs high; 92% prefer the cheapest option.
  • 78% accept generic substitution, believing it offers significant savings.
  • 74% believe physicians should offer a choice between generic and originator drugs.

Conclusions:

  • High medication cost is a primary driver for generic medicine preference in Jordan.
  • Positive patient attitudes towards generics can improve adherence and health outcomes.
  • Patient insights can inform health organizations and policymakers on cost-effective generic policies.