Table 2 Overview of target variables and expected influence of physician dispensing (PD)
From: Physician drug dispensing in Switzerland: association on health care expenditures and utilization
Variable | Expected sign of PD-variable |
|---|---|
Number of different active agents per patient | + |
Share of generic drugs | + |
Drug expenditure | unclear |
Number of visits to general practitioner | + |
Number of visits to specialists | + |
Physician expenditure | + |
Total health care expenditure | unclear |