An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study
Background and objectives: Generic medications are cost-effective without compromising therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, the goal of this study was to investigate, using a cross-sectional study design, the factors influencing Saudi Arabian consumers' preferences between innovator and generic med...
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| author | Othman AlOmeir Mansour Almuqbil Asmaa Hussam Alsawadi Alaa Mohamed Genedy Ashwag fawaz Almutairi Hams Talal Alaydaa Saleh A. Alanazi Numan Alabdan Meshal Alshakrah Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Naira Nayeem |
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| description | Background and objectives: Generic medications are cost-effective without compromising therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, the goal of this study was to investigate, using a cross-sectional study design, the factors influencing Saudi Arabian consumers' preferences between innovator and generic medications. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Saudi Arabia using a Google survey form. For data collection, a simple random sampling strategy was used. The recruited participants were surveyed using a validated questionnaire that focused on six influencing domains: physician, pharmacist, perceived effectiveness, price, information availability, and confidence based on prior experience. The obtained data was used to analyze factors that have an association with any of the six domains using multinomial regression analysis. A correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between domains. Results: The 317 participants included 64.4 % females, 52 % aged ≥ 26, and a large proportion of Saudi nationals (82.6 %) and university graduates (78.9 %). Being employed (OR:3.029; P = 0.006; CI: 6.715–1.366), a healthcare providers (OR:2.298; P = 0.043; CI: 5.151–1.025), and having insurance coverage (OR:1.908; P = 0.017; CI: 3.245–1.122) had a greater influence on medication selection. Participants with linguistic and business educational backgrounds (OR:3.443; P = 0.022; CI: 9.950–1.191), those living in the northern region of Saudi Arabia (OR:3.174; P = 0.009; CI: 7.585–1.328), having chronic ailments (OR:3.863; P = 0.013; CI: 11.274–1.324), and possess insurance (OR:1.748; P = 0.039; CI: 2.971–1.028) get readily influenced by pharmacist. People who were married and lived in Saudi Arabia's southern region were influenced by perceived effectiveness when choosing medicine. Participants from the northern region were found to be influenced by the price of the medicines, information about the medicines, and confidence based on previous experience. The price of medicines has a significant impact on those suffering from chronic diseases. At a significant level of P = 0.01, all six influencing domains were found to be positively correlated with each other. Conclusion: The study shows that healthcare providers, drug prices, perceived efficacy, and information availability all have a big influence on the Saudi Arabian population's choice of medications. Educational background, location, and chronic disease status are associated with several influencing domains. Aside from public awareness campaigns, healthcare professionals should be involved in the implementation of the generic medication policy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-68c973ab2080449bb500455b507fc4ce2024-03-24T06:56:41ZengElsevierSaudi Pharmaceutical Journal1319-01642024-04-01324102021An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional studyOthman AlOmeir0Mansour Almuqbil1Asmaa Hussam Alsawadi2Alaa Mohamed Genedy3Ashwag fawaz Almutairi4Hams Talal Alaydaa5Saleh A. Alanazi6Numan Alabdan7Meshal Alshakrah8Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi9Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq10Naira Nayeem11Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra 11961, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPharmaceutical Care Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science College of Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AnaziS@MNGHA.MED.SAPharmaceutical Care Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science College of Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPharmaceutical Care Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science College of Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Emergency Medical Services, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, 13713 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha 91911, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AnaziS@MNGHA.MED.SABackground and objectives: Generic medications are cost-effective without compromising therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, the goal of this study was to investigate, using a cross-sectional study design, the factors influencing Saudi Arabian consumers' preferences between innovator and generic medications. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Saudi Arabia using a Google survey form. For data collection, a simple random sampling strategy was used. The recruited participants were surveyed using a validated questionnaire that focused on six influencing domains: physician, pharmacist, perceived effectiveness, price, information availability, and confidence based on prior experience. The obtained data was used to analyze factors that have an association with any of the six domains using multinomial regression analysis. A correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between domains. Results: The 317 participants included 64.4 % females, 52 % aged ≥ 26, and a large proportion of Saudi nationals (82.6 %) and university graduates (78.9 %). Being employed (OR:3.029; P = 0.006; CI: 6.715–1.366), a healthcare providers (OR:2.298; P = 0.043; CI: 5.151–1.025), and having insurance coverage (OR:1.908; P = 0.017; CI: 3.245–1.122) had a greater influence on medication selection. Participants with linguistic and business educational backgrounds (OR:3.443; P = 0.022; CI: 9.950–1.191), those living in the northern region of Saudi Arabia (OR:3.174; P = 0.009; CI: 7.585–1.328), having chronic ailments (OR:3.863; P = 0.013; CI: 11.274–1.324), and possess insurance (OR:1.748; P = 0.039; CI: 2.971–1.028) get readily influenced by pharmacist. People who were married and lived in Saudi Arabia's southern region were influenced by perceived effectiveness when choosing medicine. Participants from the northern region were found to be influenced by the price of the medicines, information about the medicines, and confidence based on previous experience. The price of medicines has a significant impact on those suffering from chronic diseases. At a significant level of P = 0.01, all six influencing domains were found to be positively correlated with each other. Conclusion: The study shows that healthcare providers, drug prices, perceived efficacy, and information availability all have a big influence on the Saudi Arabian population's choice of medications. Educational background, location, and chronic disease status are associated with several influencing domains. Aside from public awareness campaigns, healthcare professionals should be involved in the implementation of the generic medication policy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016424000719Generic drugsInnovator medicineSaudi Arabia: PhysicianPharmacistPerceived effectivenessPrice of medicine |
| spellingShingle | Othman AlOmeir Mansour Almuqbil Asmaa Hussam Alsawadi Alaa Mohamed Genedy Ashwag fawaz Almutairi Hams Talal Alaydaa Saleh A. Alanazi Numan Alabdan Meshal Alshakrah Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Naira Nayeem An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal Generic drugs Innovator medicine Saudi Arabia: Physician Pharmacist Perceived effectiveness Price of medicine |
| title | An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study |
| title_full | An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study |
| title_short | An exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in Saudi Arabia using an observational cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | exploration of factors influencing the selection of generic and innovator medicines in saudi arabia using an observational cross sectional study |
| topic | Generic drugs Innovator medicine Saudi Arabia: Physician Pharmacist Perceived effectiveness Price of medicine |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016424000719 |
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