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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Use of generic drugs in São Paulo city, Brazil, in 2003: a population-based study

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Author(s):
Camila Nascimento Monteiro [1] ; Reinaldo José Gianini [2] ; Neuber José Segri [3] ; Moisés Goldbaum [4] ; Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros [5] ; Chester Luiz Galvão Cesar [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso. Departamento de Estatística - Brasil
[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina - Brasil
[5] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas - Brasil
[6] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde; v. 25, n. 2, p. 251-258, 2016-06-00.
Abstract

Abstract OBJECTIVE: to analyze the use and perception of generic drugs by people with diabetes and hypertension in São Paulo City, Brazil, considering the Brazilian Generic Drug Policy. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study using data from a household health survey (ISA-Capital) in 2003; analysis was performed on knowledge regarding generic drugs and on the association between their use and sociodemographic and socio-economic characteristics. RESULTS: 603 people with hypertension and diabetes were included in the study, low use of generic drugs was found (33.3% and 26.3, respectively) and low cost was the major reported advantage of generic drugs (71.0% and 71.1%, respectively); there was no statistically significant difference between the use of generic medication and age, sex or schooling. CONCLUSION: low cost and there being no difference between generic drug use and education level strengthen the importance of generic drugs for promoting equity and universal access to medication. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/14153-0 - Use of health service by diabetic and hypertensive patients in the city of São Paulo - 2003/2008: population-based surveys
Grantee:Camila Nascimento Monteiro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate