Department of Pharmacy, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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Original Article
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacy Professionals Toward Generic Medicines, Northern Ethiopia, Mekelle: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Yared Belete Belay*, Terefe Teshome Kassa, Fitsum Sebsibe Teni, Fantaye Teka Dinkashe, Axumawit Girmay Kassa and Abraham Gebregziabiher Welie
Abstract
Introduction: Generic drugs have the same chemical formula as brand product and they are bioequivalent to the originator product. Insufficient knowledge of healthcare professionals about generics causes’ reduced utilization of these drugs. Therefore, this study narrows the knowledge gap and the findings assist policy makers regarding generic prescribing in the future. Aim: To assess knowledge, Attitude and practiceof pharmacy professionals toward generic products. Method: The study was conducted in all medicine retail outlets in Mekelle city, from April 10, 2016-May 12, 2016. Facility based cross -sectional study was used and the data collection tool were self-administered questionnaire. Statistical test binary logistic regression has been done to determine predictors of knowledge and attitude toward generic medicines. R..
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