Federally qualified health center patients and generic drug discount programs.
This study evaluates the factors associated with utilization of generic drug discount program (GDDP) among federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients in Houston, Texas. A survey to determine awareness and use of GDDP was administered to 304 patients at three FQHCs in Houston, Texas. Patients at FQHCs treated with courtesy by pharmacy staff (OR: 14.1, 95% CI: 7.9-25.2), patients with a perception of positive impact of GDDP on their health (OR: 7.6, 95% CI: 4.5-12.7), those who found GDDP easy to use (OR: 6.6, 95% CI: 3.8-11.6), were more likely to utilize GDDP. Approximately 56% of the participants had utilized the GDDP at least once in the past 12 months. Approximately 85% of participants indicated that they would use GDDP if recommended by a physician. It is possible for FQHCs to be good venues for increasing awareness and utilization of GDDP.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Health Disparities Research–Unit 1440, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA. aomoja@aol.com
Anthony
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Omojasola
Mike
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Hernandez
Sujit S
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Sansgiry
Raheem
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Paxton
Lovell
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Jones
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003151:Community Health Centers; D003157:Community Pharmacy Services; D016568:Drugs, Generic / Q000191:economics*; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008483:Medical Assistance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011203:Poverty; D055553:Prescription Drugs / Q000191:economics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013781:Texas; D055815:Young Adult
D016568:Drugs, Generic; D055553:Prescription Drugs