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For generic drug to be bioequivalent to its innovator 23 4 23

259 Sen Gil Puyat, Makati, 1203 Metro Manila brand or other generics, the 90% confidence intervals for
(+63)2 8843-0300 loc. 102 the ratio of each pharmacokinetics parameters (i.e.
Cmax and AUC), must lie within the range of 90–110%.
11. A generic medicine is usually manufactured 41 0 9
without a license from the innovator company, but
Views, Knowledge, and Preferences of Community Pharmacists marketed after expiry of patent or other exclusivity
in Makati City Regarding Generic Medicines: A Cross-Sectional Survey rights.
(Adapted questionnaire used in an article entitled 12. When two pharmaceutical products are 19 5 26
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Community Pharmacists bioequivalent, it means that the Cmax and AUC ratios
on Generic Medicines in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study by Jarrar et al.) estimated for each formulation can vary by −20 to +25%.
13. Generic medicine is inferior quality to branded 14 36 0
branded medicine.
TALLY SHEET (50 RESPONDENTS) 14. Generic medicines are less expensive compared to 50 0 0
branded medicines.
Knowledge of Respondents on Generic Medicines 15. Where there is a generic substitution policy (The 41 0 9
Read the statements carefully and identify whether they are True or False. Generics Act of 1988 and Universally Accessible and
Put a check “√” in the appropriate box. Affordable Quality Medicines Act of 2008), the
community pharmacists are allowed to dispense a
TRUE FALS I DON’T different brand of the drug, but may or may not refer
E KNOW back to the prescriber depending on the jurisdiction/law.
1. The term generic medicine is a drug product marketed 16. If a generic medicine is bioequivalent to a branded 50 0 0
50 0 0 medicine, it means that it is also therapeutically
under the drugs non-proprietary approved name or a
product marketed under a different brand name equivalent.
(proprietary) name.
2. A generic medicine must be the same in dosage form 50 0 0
(e.g. tablet, capsule, syrup…etc.) as the branded Views of Respondents on Generic Medicines
medicine. Put a check “√” in the appropriate box that suites your opinion.
3. A generic medicine must contain the same 50 0 0
dose/strength as the branded medicine. Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
4. A generic medicine must contain the same active agree disagree
50 0 0 1. I support generic substitution for
ingredient as the branded medicine. 5 45 0 0 0
5. Generic medicines have the same safety and effectivity brand name drugs in all cases where
32 14 4 a generic is available.
property as the branded medicines.
6. Generic medicines have the same quality as the 2. I find it easier to recall a 37 4 9 0 0
5 26 19 medicine’s therapeutic class using
branded medicines.
7. Generic products must be bioequivalent to the generic names rather than brand
44 0 6 names.
innovator brand before they can be approved to be
marketed in many developed and some developing 3. Wider use of generic medicines 5 36 9 0 0
countries. will mean that less money will be
8. Product quality data are NOT required before a generic spent for research and development
5 39 6 of new pharmaceuticals.
product can be registered in such countries that require
bioequivalent data. 4. I believe that generic medicines 28 22 0 0 0
9. Provided that a generic product conforms to are as safe, effective and of quality
50 0 0 as the branded medicines.
bioequivalence and product quality requirements, it is
assumed that its efficacy, quality and safety are similar to 5. Wider use of generic medicines 17 33 0 0 0
the original branded product. will result in decrease in health care
Views, Knowledge, and Preferences of Community Pharmacists
in Makati City Regarding Generic Medicines; A Cross-Sectional Survey Doctor of Pharmacy 2018-2020
expenditure by the government of prescribing physician when
Philippines. substituting certain categories of
6. I prefer dispensing generic 35 9 6 0 0 drugs, such as those with narrow
medicines because it costs lesser therapeutic index.
than the branded medicines. 17. In general, I would not dispense 0 0 0 39 11
7. Switching a patient from 21 0 0 18 11 generic medicine to my patients.
branded medicine to a generic
medicine may change the outcome Influencing Factors that affects the Respondent’s Views on Generic Medicines
of the drug therapy. Check “√” all that apply.
8. Therapeutic failure is a serious 9 12 0 24 5
problem with most generic Factors: Important Neutral Unimportant
products. Influencing Influencing
9. All products approved as generic 19 31 0 0 0 Reputation of the manufacturer (recall 41 9 0
drugs by the health authorities in record)
the Philippines can be considered Consumer’s Experiences 24 26 0
therapeutically equivalent to their Frequency of Product complaint
branded counterparts.
44 6 0
10. The price difference between Professional Judgement 5 45 0
5 45 0 0 0
generic and branded drugs is often Problem reports in media/journals 46 4 0
so great that I feel I must dispense Information available on brand 38 12 0
prescriptions with generic substitution
substitution. Personal Experience 23 27 0
11. Patients should be given enough 15 35 0 0 0 Appearance of the product and packaging 33 17 0
explanations about the reasons for
choosing generic medicines for
them. Influencing Factors that affects the Respondent’s Preferences in Dispensing
12. Community pharmacists must Generic Medicines
50 0 0 0 0
apply the policies stated in The Check “√” all that apply.
Generics Act of 1988 and
Universally Accessible and Factors: Important Neutral Unimportant
Affordable Quality Medicines Act of influencing influencing
2008) Cost to the costumer 50 0 0
13. The intensity of promotional 26 24 0 0 0 Having no other choice 50 0 0
activities by medical Consumer preference/demand 50 0 0
representatives plays an important Availability of stock 50 0 0
role in dispensing generics.
Costumer’s appearance 9 23 18
Costumer’s preference/demand 50 0 0
14. Community pharmacists should 5 30 15 0 0
be allowed to perform generic Cost-effectiveness of generic medicines 42 8 0
substitution without consulting the Proven bioequivalence to original brand 33 17 0
prescribing physician. medicines
15. Community pharmacists must 0 4 23 18 5 Personal faith on the product 41 9 0
consult the prescribing physician Substitution agreement with the prescriber 33 17 0
when performing generic Data or information about proven 41 9 0
substitution. bioequivalence to the branded medicine
16. Community pharmacists should 19 31 0 0 0 Availability of policies, laws and regulations 41 9 0
only be required to consult the

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