Our Lady of Fatima University

College of Medicine
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

FMCH 1
RESEARCH PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
S.Y. 2019-2020

Branded or Generic Drug Preference Among

Residente of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City

Medicine 1Y1-B
Group Members:
SANTOS, Maria Paula
SELGA, Claudine
SERITO, Marionne
SERRANO, Jeremias
SOLETA, Evan
SOMNGI, Rose
SOTO, Jette
TEXON, Earl John
TIBUS, Lorefel
TOLENTINO, Karenina Fatima
TONGOL, Tricia Louelle
TRINIDAD, Czareve
TUBIJE, Desiree Joy
VARGAS, Blaise Genmar
VENDIVEL, Ivy Mae
WEI, Anderson
ZARA, Ivan

Marie Ruth Echavez, MD

Assigned Consultant

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 INTRODUCTION

A rise in the number of therapeutic drugs is observed with the fast innovation of modern
pharmaceutical companies and progress of medicine such as drugs. Wherein nowadays medicine
is widely used by people to alleviate illnesses and it is already included in our daily life, be it with
the vitamin supplements we take. In the onset of these advancement we live on a swamp of
different kinds of drugs that directly affects our longevity and at the same time our quality of life
is improving whether it is branded or generic. The use of generic and branded medicines gives
such conflict among individuals with regards to their respective preferences. This study examines
their attitude, knowledge and reasons for such preference and aims to provide information that can
help assess consumers’ choice of drugs.

Based on a local study conducted by Wong and his colleagues even with majority of the
drugs being prescribed especially in public hospitals are in their generic names, most of the people
still choose for the branded ones due to variables that lead them to gravitate towards branded drugs
such as unfavorable views with regards to its quality, experience and lack of understanding
between generic and branded drugs and lastly concerns about FDA’s enforcement of its regulation.

It is hypothesized that there will be a notable contrast in the predilection of respondents

with regards to generic and branded drugs. However the contrast in the respondents predilection
between generic and branded drugs may also prove otherwise the opposite of what is stated above.
Even in the presence of local study concerning the prescription, distribution and conduct of use in
relation to generic drugs and also in the proximity of Our Lady of Fatima University College of
Medicine as one the variables affecting their decision. It is therefore important for us researchers
to conduct this study to pinpoint the preconceived notion of people when it comes to buying
branded and generic drugs and their efficacy. Thereby it will serve as basis for us allied health
workers and doctors in the dissemination of accurate and reliable information about branded and
generic drugs hence spreading deeper awareness.

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 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The study showed that majority of the respondents willingly chose generic drugs over
branded drugs due to certain factors such as past experiences, socio economic status, and
educational background. Some factors that influenced their preference had no relationship to the
respondents’ gender, age, stage of life and locality. Generic drugs have been favorably selected by
the respondents over branded drugs. They claimed generic drugs was almost as effective as its
branded counterpart. On the other hand, a small number of respondents claim the latter that generic
drugs are ineffective and has increased adverse effects. (Drozdowska ,2014)

Dunne’s disquisition about the subject matter, revealed that respondents with enough
knowledge and understanding about drugs was a great element that gave huge impact on their
preference in choosing generic or branded drugs. Respondents with high information led them to
choose generics over branded while others tend to have a misconception belief such as “less
expensive, low quality”. Dissemination of information regarding generic and branded drugs must
be established through doctors, pharmacists and patient interactions to dispel faulty thinking and
beliefs. (2015)

It is shown that respondent’s age and gender distributions and primary disease duration
were a comparison. However, branded medication users were highly educated, had a better per
capita monthly family financial gain and used additional medicine and doses per day. They
conjointly bore higher medication price for his or her prescriptions as explicit by Das & Choudhury
(2017).
Generic and Branded Drugs, as stated by Srivastrava, et. al (2017), are bioequivalent in
terms of the physiological action on the patient. It is also identical in dose, potency, route of
admission, and quality. But some factors like Cost Benefits can greatly affect the knowledge and
trust of people since Proprietary or Branded Drugs are given exclusive rights to make and dispense
the medicine for a particular duration.

Martin, F.K., et al (2016) proved that the effects of generic medicine were substantially
less effective compared to branded medicines due to the absence of an active ingredient that

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resulted into a conferred treatment benefit of reducing the attribution of side effects to placebo
tablets. This statement is somewhat nullified due to the fact that a non-proprietary drug can’t be
produced and used if a certain standard of the innovator drug is not achieved. The pharmacopoeia’s
requirements must be observed for a drug to be manufactured and should comply to the expected
performance as per the branded drug.

Branded and Generic drugs were exposed to test and it was found out that both of these
medications are of equivalent quality. Despite the fact that these classes of drugs have comparable
quality, patients and even health care professionals were still in favour in the usage of branded
drugs. People’s negative judgements towards the quality of medications still bring about their
preference in choosing costly ones from a certain drug manufacturing company, but above all, the
faith of people towards the healthcare system is still the reason of that explained and preference of
medications and providers within the local health system. (Aivalli, P. et al. 2018)

A high proportion of individuals including health professionals, like doctors and

pharmacists has a negative perception and impression of generic drugs. A significant amount of
the mass population (95%) has a more inclined view on generic drugs as a less effective choice
and would more likely to prefer branded as a superior quality of medication. It is mainly due to
safety concerns of the lay people about side effects and placebo contents, hence their conclusion
that these perceptions present as barriers to the ample use of generic drugs. (Colgan, S., et al 2015)

Many believe branded medicines have better efficacy compared to generic ones. An
interview with Dr. Melissa Guerrero, Head of the Department of Health’s National Center for
Pharmaceutical Access and Management (DOH-NCPAM), in ABS-CBN’s “Salamat Doc!” says,
“In terms of quality analysis, they both undergo the same process at the Food and Drug
Administration. Quality, safety and efficacy are scrutinized. Meaning, when it passes through
FDA, whether it’s generic or branded, it has the same quality.” She also added that when it comes
to the effect of the medicine in the treatment of any medical condition, branded and generic are
the same. If you have a fever, you need paracetamol. If it is high blood, aspirin is the cure.
Guaifenesin if you a cough. These are the active properties of the branded ones; they just differ in
prices and formulation. “When you say generic, it is cheaper because the cost of research is not

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included. It’s the reason why branded medicines are more expensive. Drug makers spent time to
research and develop a certain drug. That’s why generic medicines are 80% cheaper compared to
the originator drug,” explains Dr. Guerrero. (Yam dela Cruz, 2011).

Based on the study of Wong et al, (2014) most of the prescribed drugs by Philippine doctors
especially in the public hospital more than private ones, are in their generic names yet more than
half of the consumers and patients opted to buy the branded ones in the pharmacies. Also less than
half of the consumers were offered with generic alternatives, and even less number when the
consumer actually ask for the generic alternative. Other factors that can affect the negatively
towards generics are quality concerns, lack of regulation by the FDA, poor recall, patient’s
preference and personal experience. These factors are the more reasons to focus more on our
drugstore compliance, and also help the consumers to be knowledgeable enough to know that there
are more alternatives such as generics drugs for their prescribed drugs. Also bioequivalence tests
should be done to end all the concerns regarding the viability and quality of generic brands against
the branded ones.

The respondents were asked to define generic drugs. 1,157 out of the 1,160 respondents
answered this item and only 7.17% (83 out of 1,157) of the respondents were fully knowledgeable
of the correct definition of generic drugs. Meanwhile, 71.31% (825 out of 1,157) of the respondents
were partially knowledgeable of its correct definition. Partially knowledgeable means that the
respondent was able to mention either that the generic is of the same quality as branded medication
or that the generic is cheaper than its branded counterpart. Among those who are partially
knowledgeable, 10.06% (83 out of 825) mentioned quality only in their definition while89.94%
(742 out of 825) mentioned the price advantage of the generics only. Lastly, 21.52% (249 out of
1,157) of the respondents gave incorrect definitions of generic drugs. When asked to identify
which drugs are generic or branded from a group of four drug samples, more than one-third of
these respondents (33.71% or 388 out of 1,151) were able to correctly identify 2 out of the 4
medications shown to them as generic drugs. Meanwhile, only 18.85% (217 out of 388) of the
respondents were able to correctly identify all the medications. Nevertheless, one-tenths (10.77%
or 124 out of 1,151) of the respondents were unable to correctly identify any of the 4 medications
shown to them.

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 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Main Objective:
This study aims to determine the preference of residents of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela
City on branded and generic drugs.

Specific Objectives:
1. To determine sociodemographic profile of residents of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela
City.
2. To determine the frequency of generic, branded and mixed drugs usage among residents of
Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City.
3. To determine the level of knowledge regarding generic and branded drugs among
residents of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City.
4. To determine the factors influencing preference

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The study will utilize a descriptive-cross sectional design which aims to stretch forth
knowledge on Branded and Generic Drug preference among the residents of Brgy. Marulas,
Valenzuela. It aims to determine significance, interrelationships and or associations between the
chosen variables, that is, a tendency for variation in one variable to be related to variation in
another. This type of research design will aid the researcher to answer the proposed research
questions and would aid the researcher to examine the subjects’ preference based on their age,
gender, educational attainment, economic status and health status or condition.

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Sampling Population

The study will be conducted in Barangay Marulas which is one of the largest barangay of
Valenzuela City ranked 2nd in terms of population size among the 32 barangay. This barangay
contributed 11.63 percent a total of 56,454 individuals of the 485,833 total population of the whole
Valenzuela City. (PSA Census of 2002-2017)
In every one hundred (100) people in the population there are fifty-four (54) individuals
that are 18-64 years old and around four (4) individuals aged 65 years and over. (PSA Census of
2002-2017)

Target Population

Barangay Marulas, which has a diverse population that come from a variety of
backgrounds. The respondents will be (a) Male and Female (b) Ages 18 years old and above (c)
with or without known conditions like cancer, liver disease, renal disease/kidney problem,
diabetes, pulmonary problem, cardiovascular disease.

Sampling Methodology

The study will utilize a non-probability sampling design particularly purposive sampling
method, maximum variation/ heterogeneous purposive sampling to be specific to obtain as much
insight as possible.

Data Collection Method

First, a letter requesting permission to the local authorities of Brgy. Marulas to conduct a
research will be made.

After obtaining permissions, researchers will take a poll of every household in every street
with the aid of the barangay office’s annual census or their latest census. From there, the
researchers will take the information to account the number of participants per area. The number

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of the participants is going to be based on the number of adults per household and number of
households per street until they come up with 381 participants which is the required sample size.
The researchers will request for the participants’ full cooperation and will state the purpose and
benefits of the study. Informed consent from the respondents will be obtained first before handing
the survey questionnaires. The respondents will be assured that every data taken from them will
be treated with strict confidentiality.

After answering the questionnaires, the researchers will check the questionnaires to make
sure they are answered completely and appropriately. And finally, the researchers will
acknowledge the participants’ for being part of the study.

Data to be Collected

Data to be collected are the frequencies of the answers provided by the survey questions
regarding their socioeconomic status, level of knowledge on generic and branded drugs, frequency
of generic and branded drugs usage, and the common factors influencing their preference.
The sample size will be computed using the census of the whole barangay on people who
are 18 years old and above. The population size is 37,792 adults which will lead to 381 being the
sample size while the margin of error is 5% with a confidence level of 95%. The researchers expect
a 60% response rate so they will invite 635 respondents to be given survey questionnaires.

Tool

There are no existing standardized tools that specifically measure the preference on
branded and generic drugs henceforth; a self-made questionnaire will be formulated and will be
utilized.

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Ethical Considerations and Safeguards

Ethics approval will be obtained from the Ethics Review Committee of Our Lady of Fatima
University – Valenzuela Campus. Following the ethical principles for protecting study
participants, it is the researchers’ duty to ensure that the risks to the participants are minimize,
risks to participants are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits and the importance of the
knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result. That the selection of the participants is
equitable, that the informed consent will be sought and documented, as required, that there are
adequate provisions made to ensure the participant’s safety, privacy and confidentiality.

The study participants will be assured that their participation, or information they may
provide, will not be used against them in any way. Virtually all research with humans involves
intruding into personal lives, therefore, the researcher will ensure that the data gathering procedure
is not more intrusive than it needs to be and that the participants’ privacy will be maintained
throughout the study. Participants will not be asked to provide any identifying information on the
questionnaire, thus ensuring anonymity of their data.

Sample Size Calculation

Sample size is computed using the Cochran’s formula.

𝑧 2 𝑝𝑞
𝑛0 =
𝑒2
Figure 1. Formula for partial sample size. Where: 𝑛0 = 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒; 𝑧 =
𝑧 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒; 𝑝 = 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛; 𝑞 = 1 − 𝑝; 𝑒 = 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟

𝑛0
𝑛=
(𝑛 − 1)
1 + 0𝑁

Figure 2. Formula for the sample size. Where: 𝑛 = 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒; 𝑁 = 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
The researchers assume that half of the adult population will give a reliant source of
information this gives us maximum variability. So the p = 50% or 0.5. This research has a given
95% confidence, and at least 5% plus or minus precision. A 95% confidence level gives us z values

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of 1.96, per the normal table and 5% margin of error (e). The adult population of Barangay
Marulas, Valenzuela City is 37,792.
Solving the formula as shown in figure 1, the partial sample size is 385. Solving the formula
as shown in figure 2, the sample size is 381.

Data Management and Analysis

Processing and encoding data will be done using the software ‘Statistical Package for
Social Sciences-version 15.’ Coded data will be checked for errors using frequency runs. On all
objectives, Chi-square testing will be used to prove the null hypothesis.

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 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION

Knowledge. The awareness of the respondents regarding the difference between generic and
branded drugs.

Educational Attainment. It influences the respondent’s knowledge of the branded and generic
drugs.

Health Status/Condition. It necessitates the respondents to purchase drugs in the pharmacy.

Economic Status. It directly determines the purchasing power on either generic or branded drugs.

Extreme generic drug consumer. This only purchases generic drugs and will look for other
pharmacies just to buy those.

Preferred branded mixed drug consumer. This purchases branded drugs on a usual basis but if
they come out stock, he/she then welcomes the purchase of generic alternatives.

Preferred generic mixed drug consumer. This purchases generic drugs on a usual basis but if
they come out stock, he/she then welcomes the purchase of branded alternatives.

Extreme branded drug consumer. This purchases only branded drugs and will look for other
pharmacies just to buy those.

Effectivity of branded drugs. This is based on the respondents’ answers to a certain question on
the survey whether if it is effective or not.

Onset of action of generic drugs. It depends on the view of the respondents whether the first
effect of the generic drugs is longer or shorter.

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People that the respondents interact with. They may suggest or influence the respondents to
prefer generic over branded or vise versa. They may or may not adhere with their suggestions or
recommendations.

Experience. This directly influences the choice between branded or generic drugs to be bought
inside a pharmacy.

Influence of doctors. Most of the population consult with their own doctors that will prescribe
drugs for the treatment of diseases or maintenance of current health status. Doctors may
recommend either branded or generic drugs.

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 DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

DUMMY TABLES

Table 1. Socio-demographic profile of residents.

Question Variable Frequency (n=381)
Age 18 years old – 54 years old
55 years old – 64 years old
65 years old and above
Gender Female
Male
Educational Attainment Some elementary
Elementary graduate
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college undergraduate
College graduate
Post graduate
Economic Status P13,000 and below
P13,001 – P25,000
P25,001 – P40,000
P40,001 – P 60,000
P80,001 – P 100,000
P100,001 and above

Table 2.1 Frequency of generic, branded and mixed drugs

Questions Variable Frequency (n=381)
Q#3 I only use generic drug Agree
Disagree
Q#4 I only use branded drugs. Agree
If there’s no difference in the Disagree
price, I would always prefer
branded drugs.
Q#5 I use of both type of Agree
drugs, either generic or Disagree
branded
Q#6 If there’s no difference in Agree
the price, I would always Disagree
prefer branded drugs.
Q#7 If there’s no available Agree
branded/generic type of the Disagree
drug I need, I will look for
another pharmacy.

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 Q#8 Generic drugs takes Agree
longer time to be effective. Disagree

Table 2.2 Frequency of generic, branded and mixed drugs (multiple choice)
Questions Variable Frequency (n=381)
Q#9 In choosing my. The lowest price possible/the
Medicines, I always ensure cheapest.
that its:
Seen in television.
The same drug my relatives
are taking.
Others
Q#10 I purchase medicines My maintenance medications
for
Prophylaxis
Treating mild to moderate
pains
Treatment for a disease I
acquired
I have no idea, I was just
instructed to buy the medicine
Others
3. Branded drugs are way Yes
more effective than generic
medications
No
4. If your answer in umber 3 is I understood how these
Yes, what influences you to medicines work.
come up with that?
I heard it from my neighbor.
I saw it on the television.
My doctor said so.
Others .

Table 3. Level of knowledge regarding generic and branded drugs.

Question Variable Frequency (n=381)
Q#1 I know the names of my Agree
medicine Disagree
Agree

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 Q#2 I read the manual or Disagree
guide of the drug before
taking medicine.

Table 4.1 Common factors (agree or disagree)

Question Variable Frequency (n=381)
Q#11 Branded drugs have Agree
more lasting effects than Disagree
generic drugs
Q#12 My doctor / relative / Agree
friend frequently suggests to Disagree
switch medicine from branded
to generic or vice versa
Q#9 I agree with my doctor / Agree
relative / friend to change my Disagree
drug from branded to generic
or vice versa
Q#14 I prefer generic/ Agree
branded drugs based on my Disagree
own experience.
Q#15. Generic drugs and Agree
branded drugs have the same Disagree
effect.
Q#16 Generic and branded Agree
drugs have the same content. Disagree
Q#17 I choose whatever type Agree
of drugs my doctor prescribed Disagree
Q#18 Branded drugs are way
more effective than generic
drugs.
Q#19 If you agree on question I understood how these
#18, what influences you to medicines work.
come up with that I heard it from my neighbors.
I saw it on the television.
My doctors said so.
Others.

Table 4.2 Common factors

Question Variable Frequency (n=381)
Health status/condition No known disease
Heart disease

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 Cerebrovascular disease
(stroke)
Malignant neoplasm (cancer)
Pneumonia
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
Chronic lower respiratory
Disease
Tuberculosis
Nephritis, Nephroti syndrome
and Nephrosis (kidney
disease)

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 APPENDIX

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 Survey Questionnaires

Branded or Generic Drug Preference Among Residents

of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City

Questionnaire: Part 1

Instruction: Please put a check in the box next to the answer of your choice or write in
the space provided.(Panuto: Markahan ang kahon ng iyong sagot o isulat sa patlang kung
wala sa nabanggit na pagpipilian)

Name (Pangalan):______________________________(optional/Opsyonal)
Address (Permanenteng tirahan):______________________________________
Sex (Kasarian): Male (Lalake) ( ) Female (Babae ) ( )
Age (Edad) : 18 – 54 ( ) 55 - 64 ( ) 65 and above ( )

Educational Attachment:
(Antas na natapos):

Some elementary (Elementarya)

Elementary graduate (Nakapagtapos ng Elementarya)
Some highschool (Hayskul)
Highschool graduate (Nakapagtapos ng Hayskul)
Some college (Kolehiyo)
College undergraduate (Nakapagtapos ng Kolehiyo)
Post-graduate

Health status/condition
(Mayroon ka ba ng mga sumusunod):

No known disease (healthy) | Walang sakit (Malusog)

Heart disease (Sakit sa Puso)
Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
Malignant neoplasm (cancer)
Pneumonia
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
Chronic lower respiratory disease
Tuberculosis
Nephritis, Nephrotic syndrome and
Nephrosis (kidney disease)
Hypertension without heart
involvement
Certain conditions originating in the
perinatal period
Others (Iba pa): _____________________

Economic status:
Relative to monthly income (Buwanang kita):

13,000 and below

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 13,001-25,000
25,001-40,000
40,001-60,000
60,001-80,0000
80,001-100,000
100,001 and above

Branded or Generic Drug Preference Among Residents

of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela City

Part 2

Instructions: Please check your answers honestly.

KNOWLEDGE AGREE DISAGREE

1. I know the names of my medicines. (Alam ko ang pangalan ng aking mga

gamot.)

2. I read the manual or guide of the drug before taking the medicine. (Binabasa
ko ang direksyon patungkol sa gamut bago ko ito inumin.)

FREQUENCY

3. I only use generic drugs. (Gumagamit lang ako ng generic na gamot.

4. I only use branded drugs. (Gumagamit lang ako ng branded na gamot.)

5. I use both type of drugs, either generic or branded. (Gumagamit ako ng

parehong klase ng gamot, generic man o branded.)

6. If there’s no difference in the price,I would always prefer branded drugs.

(Kung walang pagkakaiba sa presyo, mas pipiliin ko ang branded na
gamot.)

7. If there’s no available branded/generic type of the drug I need, I will look for
another pharmacy. (Kung walang makukuhang branded/generic na klase ng
gamot na aking kailangan, ako’y hahanap ng ibang parmasya.)

8. Generic drugs take longer time to be effective. (Nangangailangan ng mas

mahabang oras bago umepekto ang mga generic na gamot)

9. In choosing my medicines, I always ensure that its:

(Sa pagpili ng gamut, sinisigurado ko na):

 The lowest price possible/the cheapest (Ito ang pinakamura)

 Seen in the television. (Napapanood ko sa telebisyon)
 The same drug my relatives are taking. (Kapareho ng ginagamit ng aking anak)
Others (specify) (Iba pang sagot): _________________________

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 10. I purchase medicines for:
(Bumibili ako ng gamut para sa/dahil sa):

 My maintenance medications (Regular na gamutan)

 Prophylaxis (Para hindi magkasakit)
 Treating mild to moderate pains (Sa pananakit ng iba’t ibang bahagi ng katawan)
 Treatment for a disease I acquired (for healing) (Para gumaling sa aking sakit)
 I have no idea, I was instructed to buy the medicine (Hindi ko alam.
Napag-utusan lang ako na bumili)
Others (specify) (Iba pang sagot): _________________________

FACTORS

11. Branded drugs have more lasting effect than generic drugs. (Mas tumatagal
ang epekto ng branded na gamot kaysa generic na gamot.)

12. My doctor/relative/friend suggested to switch medicine from branded to

generic/ generic to branded. (Ang aking doktor/kapamilya/kaibigan ay
iminungkahi na magpalit ng gamot mula branded kapalit ay generic/mula
generic kapalit ay branded.)

13. I agreed to my doctor/relative/friend to change my drug from branded to

generic/ generic to branded. (Sumang-ayon ako sa aking
doktor/kapamilya/kaibigan na magpalit ng gamot mula branded kapalit ay
generic/mula generic kapalit ay branded.)

14. I prefer branded/generic drugs based on my own experience (in the past).
(Mas pinipili ko ang generic/branded na gamot base sa karanasan ko sa
pag-inom nito dati.)

15. Generic drugs and Branded drugs have the same effect. (Parehas lamang
ang epekto ng gamot kahit generic o branded.)

16. Generic and Branded drugs have the same content. (Parehas lamang ang
nilalaman ng gamot kahit generic o branded.)

17. I choose whatever type of drug my doctor prescribes. (Naka-base sa reseta

ng doctor kung ano ang pipiliin o bibilhin na gamot.)

18. Branded drugs are way more effective than generic medications. (Mas
epektibo ang branded kaysa sa generic na gamot)

19. If you answer agree in question 18, what influences you to come up with that?
(Kung Oo ang sagot mo sa 3, ano ang nag-impluwensya sayo para masabi ito?)

 I understood how these medicines work (Alam ko kung paano gumagana ang mga gamut na
ito)
 I heard it from my neighbors (Narinig ko sa Kapitbahay)
 I saw it on the television (Napanood ko sa telebisyon)
 My doctor said so (Sabi ng Doctor)
Others (specify) (Iba pang sagot): _________________________

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Table 5

Schedule of Activities
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Research Proposal Presentation

Request Permission to conduct study
Distriburion of Survey Forms to…
Data Analysis

PROPOSED BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

Table 6. Proposed budgetary requirements.

Description Amount
Transportation P 1000
Documentation P 1000
Food/Snacks P 1500
Statistician P 3000
Miscellaneous P 2000
TOTAL P 8500

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