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Table 5 Possible influencing factors related to selection and dispensing of generic medicines among the community pharmacist

From: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of community pharmacists on generic medicines in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

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)