| |
Choosing a generic over-the counter (OTC) analgesic over an original brand
|
|---|
|
n
|
%
|
OR
|
95% CI
|
|---|
|
Sex
|
|
Female
|
104
|
75.4
|
1.0
| |
|
Male
|
41
|
57.7
|
0.5
|
0.26–0.94
|
|
Age group
|
|
18–39 years
|
73
|
68.9
|
1.0
| |
|
40–59 years
|
43
|
71.7
|
1.0
|
0.46–1.99
|
|
≥ 60 years
|
29
|
67.4
|
0.8
|
0.34–1.78
|
|
Educational level
|
|
Lower
|
76
|
65.5
|
1.0
| |
|
Higher
|
69
|
74.2
|
1.4
|
0.75–2.64
|
|
Frequency of OTC analgesic use
|
|
At least weekly
|
28
|
73.7
|
1.0
| |
|
Less than weekly
|
117
|
68.4
|
0.6
|
0.27–1.42
|
|
Been offered generic substitution of prescription drugs
|
|
No
|
45
|
59.2
|
1.0
| |
|
Yes
|
100
|
75.2
|
2.0
|
1.03–3.87
|
