Κοινωνική αντίληψη και χρήση γενοσήμων φαρμάκων στην ελληνική κοινωνία : παράγοντες και παράμετροι
Social perception and utilization of generic drugs in Greek society : factors and parameters
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Γενόσημα φάρμακαAbstract
Generic drugs play a crucial role in the public health of every country, as they combine improving access to treatments with reducing the costs for national healthcare systems. After the patent expiration of the original drugs, generics offer equivalent therapies at a lower cost, making them more accessible to both patients and governments. At the same time, they free up resources for funding innovative or expensive treatments.
The quality and safety of generic drugs are ensured through continuous strict controls that are upheld internationally. While concerns about their effectiveness exist, these are often based on misunderstandings rather than factual data, as generics contain the same active ingredient as the original drugs. Significant differences may only be observed in the inactive ingredients, which might affect certain patients.
Furthermore, the development and promotion of generics involve both for-profit and non-profit entities, such as universities, contributing to the spread of innovation. However, a critical challenge for expanding their use is balancing intellectual property rights with the promotion of public health.
In summary, generic drugs are an essential part of a sustainable public health strategy, reducing costs and broadening access to treatments, provided there is continued public awareness and trust.
Postgraduate Studies Programme
Οικονομικά και Διοίκηση της ΥγείαςDepartment
Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής ΕπιστήμηςNumber of pages
75Language
GreekCollections
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Αναφορά Δημιουργού - Μη Εμπορική Χρήση - Παρόμοια Διανομή 3.0 Ελλάδα
Αναφορά Δημιουργού - Μη Εμπορική Χρήση - Παρόμοια Διανομή 3.0 Ελλάδα