Evaluation of Public Perception Towards Safety, Efficacy and Awareness of Generic Drugs

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Generic medicines are affordable alternatives to branded ones that have previously received regulatory approval. An urban cross-sectional study was undertaken to learn more about how consumers feel and know about generic medications. A questionnaire was created containing inquiries about their usage of, perceptions of, knowledge about, and awareness of generic medications. To determine whether consumers favored using generic medications over branded ones and to learn about their opinions of generic medications, several questions pertaining to generic medications were included in the questionnaire. Despite a high level of public knowledge and awareness about generic pharmaceuticals, this poll found that the majority of individuals do not wish to use them. There were 311 total responses, and the majority of respondents (82.8%) had an excellent understanding of generic medications. The majority of the population (52.1%) only occasionally utilized generic medications, and 28.3% never did. According to a survey, just 33.2% of doctors prescribe generic medications, and switching to a substitution of branded medication by a doctor or pharmacist is uncommon. To increase the use of generics, a multifaceted strategy is required. Healthcare professionals can play a critical role in devising measures to increase the popularity of generic medications.