Generic drugs: knowledge, attitudes and practices of ministry of health physicians in bahrain
| Author | Mohamed, M. Ahmed Nasser | |
|---|---|---|
| metadata.dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-20T15:47:55Z | |
| Publication date | 2009 | |
| Degree level | Master | |
| Abstract | Abstract : Title Generic Drugs: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Ministry of Health Physicians in Bahrain. Background The use of generic substitution of branded medications has become a common practice world wide today. Many countries, including Bahrain, have introduced the use of generic drugs to control drug expenditure. Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to generic drugs of ministry of health physicians in Bahrain. Methods A cross sectional study of 220 MOH physicians who worked in both primary and secondary health care services was conducted. A proportional stratified random sampling was used to represent the two health care levels. The selected physicians were requested to answer a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire included items on socio-demographic and job-related characteristics and items on knowledge, attitudes and practices related to generic drugs. Results Out of 220 physicians, 147 responded, 46 (31%) from PHC and 101(69%) from SHC. About three-fourths of the PHC physicians were family physicians and the rest were general practitioners. Fifty seven percent of the participants were males and about half were in the age group 30-39 years. Thirty one percent of the respondents were consultants and 54% had 10 years or more of clinical experience. The means of knowledge, attitudes and practices of MOH physicians were almost equal and diverted towards generic drugs. The attitudes and practices of the physicians toward generic drugs were strongly affected by their knowledge. The physicians were knowledgeable of the concept of generic drugs. The majority of physicians reported that the generic alternatives should never substitute the brand-named products for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices. Conclusions The MOH physicians in Bahrain are generally in favour of generic substitutions. However, they are not in favor of substituting brand-named drugs with generics for critical drugs with narrow therapeutic indices. Thus, the MOH can maintain and even expand its generic drug policy. However, this policy should be applied with caution on narrow therapeutic indices and critical drugs. | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | Drupal node 3505 | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/dar/generic-drugs-knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-ministry-health-physicians-bahrain | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.uri | http://165.227.56.122/handle/123456789/6674 | |
| Language | en | |
| Link | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/_flysystem/fedora/2025-06/00636.pdf | |
| Subject | Generic drugs | |
| Subject | Attitude of health personnel | |
| Subject | Cost Saving | |
| Subject | Drugs, generic -- Therapeutic Use | |
| Subject | Health knowledge, attitudes, practice | |
| Subject | Physicians -- Psychology | |
| Subject | Physicians Practice Patterns | |
| Subject | Prescriptions, Drug | |
| Title | Generic drugs: knowledge, attitudes and practices of ministry of health physicians in bahrain | |
| Type | Master's Thesis |
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