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Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia describe findings in drug research

Published in Drug Week, July 30th, 2010

New investigation results, 'A survey exploring knowledge and perceptions of general practitioners towards the use of generic medicines in the northern state of Malaysia,' are detailed in a study published in Health Policy. According to recent research from Penang, Malaysia, "The objective of this study was to evaluate the general practitioners' (GPs') knowledge and perceptions towards generic medicines in a northern state of Malaysia. A postal cross-sectional survey involving registered GPs in Penang, Malaysia was undertaken."

"A 23-item questionnaire was developed, validated and administered on the GPs. Eighty-seven GPs responded to the survey (response rate...

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