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General practitioners and community pharmacists differ in their understanding and use of the term "nonrefundable" in drug dispensing. Practitioners primarily use the term due to patient demand, not therapeutic considerations.

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décision thérapeutique generic’s drugs médicaments génériques primary cares soins primaires substitution therapeutic decision

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Pharmacology
Health Services Research

Context:

The term "nonrefundable" is used in drug dispensing, potentially influencing prescribing practices.
Understanding professional perspectives on this terminology is crucial for clear communication in healthcare.

Purpose:

To compare the views of general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the use of the term "nonrefundable" in drug dispensing.
To identify the reasons behind the adoption of this terminology by healthcare professionals.

Summary:

A descriptive study using questionnaires revealed significant differences in the views of general practitioners and community pharmacists on the term "nonrefundable" (p<0.05).
General practitioners predominantly use "nonrefundable" in response to patient requests, without integrating it into their therapeutic decision-making process.

Impact:

Highlights a communication gap and potential misunderstanding surrounding drug dispensing terminology.
Informs the development of clearer communication strategies between patients and healthcare providers to improve therapeutic adherence and understanding.