Generic drug prescribing in primary care: A nationwide analysis

Bayram D., Aydin V., GELAL A., Aksoy M., AKICI A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.75, no.8, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 75 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ijcp.14284
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, MEDLINE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Dissemination of generic drug (GD) use could provide significant savings on drug expenditures and contribute to the long-term sustainability of healthcare. We aimed to exhibit the nationwide trend of GD use in primary care and investigate potentially relevant drug and patient factors.