Indicator of access to medicines in relation to the multiple dimensions of access

Garcia, Marina M and Barbosa, Mariana M and Silva, Rondineli M and Reis, Edna A and Alvares, Juliana and de Assis Acurcio, Francisco and Godman, Brian and Guerra Junior, Augusto A (2019) Indicator of access to medicines in relation to the multiple dimensions of access. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 8 (12). pp. 1027-1041. ISSN 2042-6313 (https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2019-0031)

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Abstract

Aims: Creation of a single indicator of access to medicines. Methods: Data collection was performed with individuals who obtained their medication from either public and/or private pharmacies. A Likert scale was used to measure the importance and satisfaction in relation to various access dimensions. Results: A total of 580 individuals were interviewed. Overall, participants attributed very similar importance scores to the dimensions of access to medicines. The results of the mean score of each dimension showed a statistically significant difference according to the type of pharmacy that the participant visited. Conclusions: This developed indicator will enable a review of access to medicines, making comparisons possible as well as improving decision making about public policies in the field of Pharmaceutical Services.

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