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ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS' KNOWLEDGE AND LEGAL PERCEPTION OF GENERIC DRUGS RETAIL PHARMACIES IN CAN THO CITY IN 2023-2024
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Background: As generic drugs play an increasingly vital role in the pharmaceutical ecosystem, assessing community pharmacists' knowledge of these medications and their perception of the legal policies governing them is crucial. This assessment is essential for enhancing pharmacists' ability to effectively distribute these drugs to consumers. Objectives: To evaluate community pharmacists' knowledge of generic drugs, and their perception of the legal policies related to these medications in retail pharmacies in Can Tho City. Materials and methods: A descriptive crosssectional study employed self-administered questionnaires and direct interviews with 188 community pharmacists across nine districts of Can Tho City. Results: Among the 188 community pharmacists, 115 (61.1%) demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding generic drugs. Their perception of the legal policies related to these medicines was also rated as good, with a median score of 4 across all five assessment categories. Conclusions: This study provides important insights into pharmacists' knowledge of generic drugs. The findings can inform the development of strategies to improve community pharmacists' knowledge, thereby strengthening and promoting the role of generic drugs in the Vietnamese pharmaceutical market, particularly in Can Tho City.
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generic, knowledge, legal policies, community pharmacists, Can Tho
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