Abstract
This study evaluates the factors associated with utilization of generic drug discount program (GDDP) among federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients in Houston, Texas. A survey to determine awareness and use of GDDP was administered to 304 patients at three FQHCs in Houston, Texas. Patients at FQHCs treated with courtesy by pharmacy staff (OR: 14.1, 95% CI: 7.9-25.2), patients with a perception of positive impact of GDDP on their health (OR: 7.6, 95% CI: 4.5-12.7), those who found GDDP easy to use (OR: 6.6, 95% CI: 3.8-11.6), were more likely to utilize GDDP. Approximately 56% of the participants had utilized the GDDP at least once in the past 12 months. Approximately 85% of participants indicated that they would use GDDP if recommended by a physician. It is possible for FQHCs to be good venues for increasing awareness and utilization of GDDP.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 875-883 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Community health center
- Generic prescription drugs
- Low income
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
MD Anderson CCSG core facilities
- Biostatistics Resource Group