title: [It is not only about cost ... when it comes to generic medication].
abstract: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore patients' representations regarding generics in patients suffering from non-specific disabling chronic musculoskeletal pain, as these patients are confronted with the issue of the prescription and/or substitution of original formulations with generics. Patients' representations suggest that they might be confident in taking a generic medication: when the generic medication is prescribed by the physician and each prescription is discussed, i.e., the patient is prescribed the generic version of a given medication and not a generic medication. Economic arguments are not sufficient to accept substitution. Negative representations require attention and need be considered.
authors: Valérie
authors: V
authors: Piguet
authors: Stéphanie
authors: S
authors: D'Incau
authors: Marie
authors: M
authors: Besson
authors: Jules
authors: J
authors: Desmeules
authors: Christine
authors: C
authors: Cedraschi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016527:Drug Costs; D016568:Drugs, Generic / Q000191:economics* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D059408:Pain Management / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D010465:Perception; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D016568:Drugs, Generic