Table 2 Factors associated with receiving generic drugs at initial dispensing

Female

Male

1.04 (0.95 to 1.13)

0.39

Age: <45 years old

≥45 years old

1.02 (0.94 to 1.11)

0.65

Dispensing: 2009–2011

2006–2008

2.22 (1.94 to 2.55)

<0.001

Out-hospital dispensing

In-hospital dispensing

1.81 (1.44 to 2.26)

<0.001

Out-clinic dispensing

In-hospital dispensing

2.21 (1.80 to 2.72)

<0.001

In-clinic dispensing

In-hospital dispensing

4.55 (3.68 to 5.62)

<0.001

H₂RAs

PPIs

1.64 (1.49 to 1.81)

<0.001