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How do patients identify their drugs?

M J Yelland, P C Veitch

    Australian Family Physician
    |November 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Patients primarily identify long-term medications by trade names. Knowledge of generic or alternative names is limited, highlighting the need for better patient education on drug name changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Pharmacology
    • Patient Education

    Background:

    • Self-administered medications are common in general practice.
    • Effective patient identification of medications is crucial for adherence and safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how patients identify their long-term, self-administered medications.
    • To assess patient awareness of drug nomenclature, including trade and generic names.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted by Family Medicine Program (FMP) trainees.
    • The study focused on general practice patients in Queensland using long-term medications.

    Main Results:

    • Trade names are the predominant method patients use for drug identification.

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  • Identification by generic names, drug action, color, shape, or common usage names is less frequent.
  • Patients demonstrate limited knowledge of alternative trade and generic drug names.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patient understanding of medication names is heavily reliant on brand names.
    • There is a significant need to improve patient information regarding drug brand name changes to ensure continued safe medication use.