Factor | Important influencing factor N (%) | Neutral N (%) | Unimportant influencing factor N (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Lack of belief in generic medicines | 217 (71.9) | 50 (16.6) | 35 (11.6) |
Availability of policies,law and regulations | 188 (62.3) | 76 (25.2) | 38 (12.6) |
Legal implication | 167 (55.3) | 98 (32.5) | 37 (12.3) |
Cheaper cost to the customer | 241 (79.8) | 34 (11.3) | 27 (8.9) |
Having no other choice | 217 (71.9) | 59 (19.5) | 26 (8.6) |
Consumer preference /demand | 217 (71.9) | 51 (16.9) | 34 (11.3) |
Availability of stock | 219 (72.5) | 43 (14.2) | 40 (13.2) |
Customer’s appearance or nationality | 84 (27.8) | 76 (25.2) | 142 (47.0) |
Cost effectiveness of generic medicines | 254 (84.1) | 26 (8.6) | 22 (7.3) |
Data or information about proven bioequivalence to original brand | 216 (71.5) | 55 (18.2) | 31 (10.3) |
Personal faith in the product | 260 (86.1) | 23 (7.6) | 19 (6.3) |
Substitution agreement with prescriber | 228 (75.5) | 51 (16.9) | 23 (7.6) |