Exploring knowledge perceptions and attitudes about generic medicines among finalyear health science students

• Main Authors: Varsha Bangalee (Author), Nabeelah Bassa (Author), Jerusha Padavattan (Author), Arabia Soodyal (Author), Fezile Nhlambo (Author), Kimasha Parhalad (Author), Darshana Cooppan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: South African Medical Association, 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. The use of generic medicines to reduce healthcare costs has become a mandated policy in South Africa. An increase in the use of generics can be achieved through improved knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of generic medicine among healthcare professionals. Objective. To explore knowled...