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1031/2012 - Analysis of buying decision by drugs considering there is substitute products: a study in the city of Belo Horizonte
Análise da decisão de compra de medicamentos frente a existência de produtos substitutos: um estudo no município de Belo Horizonte

Author:

• Caissa Veloso e Sousa - Sousa, C. V. - Belo Horizonte, MG - Faculdade Novos Horizontes - <caissaveloso@yahoo.com.br>

Co-author(s):

• José Marcos Carvalho de Mesquita - Mesquita, J. M. C. - Universidade FUMEC - <jose.mesquita@fumec.br>
• José Edson Lara - Lara, J.E. - Faculdade Pedro Leopoldo - <jedson2010@hotmail.br>

Thematic Area:

Assistência Farmacêutica

Abstract:

The goal of the work is to identify the factors that influence the consumer‘s decision when buying medicine. Prior to the Generics Bill (Lei dos Genéricos), consumers had at their disposal two ways for purchasing the product in the private market: a reference drug and a similar one. In August 1999, a third possibility became available, namely generic drugs. The latter was part of a public policy which was intended to widen access to medication by the general population at more accessible costs whilst still keeping the same quality as the reference drug, as ensured by bioequivalence tests from ANVISA. Nevertheless, a question rises as to whether a given consumer knows the difference between generic, similar and reference drugs, especially when taking into account the moment of the purchase. In order to fulfill the proposed goal, a survey was undertaken with 403 residents of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The gathered data was tabularized and analyzed by using factor analysis and crosstab. According to the results, there is a strong pre-disposition from consumers to accept the suggestions of the pharmacists and/or salesman and a considerable portion of the population - although aware of the existence of generic medication - is confused when it comes to practical issues regarding governance and correct identification at the time of purchase.

Keywords:

generic drugs drugs consumer decision making

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Sousa, C. V., Mesquita, J. M. C., Lara, J.E.. Analysis of buying decision by drugs considering there is substitute products: a study in the city of Belo Horizonte. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/Sep). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/analysis-of-buying-decision-by-drugs-considering-there-is-substitute-products-a-study-in-the-city-of-belo-horizonte/11280?id=11280



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