Table 4 Perceptions of prescribers to issues pertaining to generic medicines utilization
Item description | n (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | |
I believe we need a standard guideline to both prescribers and pharmacist on brand substitution process | 1 (0.4) | 3 (1.1) | 14 (5.3) | 145 (55.1) | 100 (38.0) |
In my opinion, quality use of generic medicines among patients can be achieved if both prescribers and pharmacist work together | 1 (0.4) | 3 (1.1) | 21 (8.0) | 181 (68.8) | 57 (21.7) |
I think patient should be given an enough information about generic medicines in order to make sure they really understand about the medicines they take | 1 (0.4) | 8 (3.0) | 16 (6.1) | 176 (66.9) | 62 (23.6) |
I believe advertisement by the drug companies will influence my future prescribing pattern | 1 (0.4) | 66 (25.1) | 87 (33.1) | 97 (36.9) | 12 (4.6) |
I need more information on the issues pertaining to the safety and efficacy of generic medicines | 0 (0.0) | 8 (3.0) | 12 (4.6) | 158 (60.1) | 85 (32.3) |
Hospital budget for drug procurement factor will affect my choice of medicines | 0 (0.0) | 23 (8.7) | 62 (23.6) | 132 (50.2) | 46 (17.5) |