Pharmacists experiences and attitudes regarding generic drugs and generic substitution: Two sides of the coin

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 377-383

  Olsson, Erika ^a   Kälvemark Sporrong, Sofia ^a  

^a UPPSALA UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

experience; generic drug substitution; pharmacists; pharmacy practice; Sweden

Indexed keywords

GENERIC DRUG;

ADULT; ARTICLE; DRUG COST; DRUG SUBSTITUTION; EXPERIENCE; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; NORMAL HUMAN; PHARMACIST ATTITUDE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SWEDEN;

ADULT; ATTITUDE OF HEALTH PERSONNEL; COMMUNITY PHARMACY SERVICES; DATA COLLECTION; DRUG SUBSTITUTION; DRUGS, GENERIC; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PHARMACISTS; PROFESSIONAL ROLE; SWEDEN;

EID: 84868655167     PISSN: 09617671     EISSN: 20427174     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2012.00214.x     Document Type: Article

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