Table 2 Jordanian physicians ’ responses to four point likert scale questions exploring perceptions towards generic medicines and issues pertaining the use of generics in Jordan
From: Physicians’ perception of generic and electronic prescribing: A descriptive study from Jordan
Survey questions/Statement | Frequency (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
Generic substitutions will increase the use of locally produced medicines. | 5 (1.3%) | 10 (2.7%) | 276 (73.4%) | 85 (22.6%) |
Ability to perform generic substitution will ensure prompt availability of medications to the patient | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (4.0%) | 216 (78.7%) | 65 (17.3%) |
Generic substitution offer significant cost advantage to the patient. | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (8.0%) | 271 (72.1%) | 75 (19.9%) |
Generic substitution will allow pharmacists to select to select the most affordable drug to a patient. | 5 (1.3) | 90 (23.9%) | 256 (68.1%) | 25 (6.6%) |
Developing a computerized system which includes important information about drugs such as: medicines interaction, contraindications and cost, would improve the prescribing process | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.3%) | 180 (47.9%) | 191 (50.8%) |
Implementing an electronic prescription service would result in a more efficient prescribing and dispensing process. | 0 (0%) | 30 (8.0%) | 241 (64.1%) | 105 (27.9%) |
Standard guidelines on generic substitution process to both physicians and pharmacists should be implemented. | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.7%) | 291 (77.4%) | 75 (19.9%) |
Quality use of generic medicines among Jordanian consumers can be achieved if both physicians and pharmacist work together. | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (9.3%) | 256 (68.1%) | 85 (22.6%) |
It is feasible to implement prescribing system based on International Non-priority Name (INN). | 5 (1.3%) | 70 (18.6%) | 241 (64.1%) | 60 (16.0%) |
Community Pharmacist in Jordan should be given generic substitution right. | 25 (6.6%) | 120 (31.9%) | 160 (42.6%) | 71 (18.9%) |
Generic substitution should be allowed only at patient request. | 80 (21.3%) | 191 (50.8%) | 85 (22.6%) | 20 (5.3%) |