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Physicians' perception of generic and electronic prescribing: A descriptive study from Jordan
Faris El-Dahiyat1, Reem Kayyali2, Penelope Bidgood3
1Faculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
|April 8, 2015
Summary
Jordanian physicians generally hold positive views on generic medicines and substitution. They support strategies like Electronic Prescribing (EP) and International Nonproprietary Name (INN) systems to reduce healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medical Practice
Background:
- Generic medicines offer cost-effective alternatives to branded drugs.
- Physician prescribing patterns significantly influence medication expenditure.
- Understanding physician attitudes is crucial for implementing effective pharmaceutical policies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Jordanian physicians' perceptions of generic medicines and substitution.
- To identify factors influencing physicians' prescribing habits.
- To gauge physician opinions on Electronic Prescribing (EP) and International Nonproprietary Name (INN) systems.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
- Anonymous self-administered questionnaires were distributed to Jordanian physicians.
- Data were analyzed using frequency tables, cross-tabulation, and chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- 69.1% of physicians cited cost as a key prescribing factor.
- 77.4% frequently prescribed generic medicines.
- 92% welcomed EP, 80.1% supported INN prescribing, and 69.4% accepted pharmacist-led generic substitution.
Conclusions:
- Jordanian physicians exhibit positive attitudes towards generic medications.
- There is strong support for EP, INN prescribing, and generic substitution to lower medicine costs.
- Findings provide baseline data for developing policies to enhance medicine cost-effectiveness.
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