September 10, 2025Journal of Generic Medicines The Business Journal for the Generic Medicines SectorOpen Access

Assessment of physicians’ and pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and barriers concerning generic medicine in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

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AAAbu Bakr Azam MHMuhammad Hamza RSRehana Sarwat

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey reveals healthcare professionals' positive perceptions and knowledge about generic medications, indicating potential for improved prescribing practices.

Key Points

Healthcare professionals showed positive attitudes towards generic medications, suggesting an openness to prescribing alternatives.
Out of 400 participants, over half exhibited high knowledge (53.8%) about generic drugs, and most had supportive perceptions (62.3%).
Correlation analysis indicated a significant link between attitude and perception scores among participants, highlighting shared views.
Multivariate analysis revealed that relevant factors such as age and practice setting influenced attitudes toward generic medicine acceptance.

Cite This Study

Azam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2443bb210217d647aa250 https://doi.org/10.1177/17411343251372358

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey reveals healthcare professionals' positive perceptions and knowledge about generic medications, indicating potential for improved prescribing practices.