Views and perceptions about locally manufactured medicines in Ethiopia: a qualitative study of physicians, patients and regulatory authorities

Views and perceptions about locally manufactured medicines in Ethiopia: a qualitative study of physicians, patients and regulatory authorities

Abstract Background Because of their cost, the use of locally produced, bioequivalent, generic drugs is universally recommended. In Ethiopia. while the government is committed to raising the market share and use of locally produced drugs, the process is hampered by the lack of a bioequivalence testi...

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Main Authors: Chalachew Alemayehu, Geoff Mitchell, Jane Nikles, Abraham Aseffa, Alexandra Clavarino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Local generic medicines
Lack of bioequivalence data
Perceptions
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3410-5

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