title: Knowledge of medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatricians about the cost of some medications.
abstract: Medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatricians were asked to evaluate the cost of commonly prescribed medications. Their estimations varied considerably and were considered as adequate in 40%, 52%, and 62% of the cases, respectively. In most situations, the adequacy of their estimations did not seem to improve significantly with the length of training and practice. Since the cost of medications may influence compliance, it should probably be discussed more often during the course of medical and pediatric training.
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008581:Meningitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000191:economics; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D013337:Students, Medical; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations