Determinación de factores que influyen en el analgésico ibuprofeno genérico, para garantizar la eficacia y seguridad en los pacientes

Abstract

Generic medicines occupy a wide field in the market because they are more accessible and cheaper for people. Unlike commercial medicines, which are more expensive, however, certain patients prefer commercial medicines, despite containing the same active principle and the same route of pharmaceutical administration. The objective of the present work is to determine the main factors that influence so that the generic drug ibuprofen, fulfills the desired effect in the patient, by means of the bibliographic review of scientific articles. A descriptive study and an analysis method based on searching high-impact scientific journals were carried out. The factors that influence decision-making to consume generic drugs are the dissemination of information by the media, sales representatives, family members or friends who encourage the use of commercial drugs, as they mention that they are original and therefore much better. than generic drugs. Factors such as cost, effectiveness, quality, and safety were recognized more frequently, with physicians being the ones who can most influence the consumption of commercial drugs and not generic drugs. However, people's health must always be protected and their well-being must be ensured, for this reason, it is essential that the population knows the cost-benefit that exists when consuming a generic drug, because they fulfill the same function and are more affordable for the consumer.