This statistic shows the opinions of people in different countries on key aspects of using generic versus brand-name prescription drugs for treating conditions or illnesses as of 2013. In Canada, 61 percent of people agreed that the use of generic drugs can help maintain lower costs in the health care market. In the United States, consumers are more likely to prefer generic drugs but believe that the quality of generic drugs were lower than that of a branded drug.
Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013
Characteristic
France
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Use of generic medications helps hold down the cost of health care
57%
60%
57%
61%
I have no concerns about taking generic medications
42%
58%
60%
56%
I prefer to take brand-name medications, but am willing to take generic medications
26%
31%
22%
35%
I prefer to take generic medications when they are available for my illness
22%
12%
37%
21%
The quality of generic medications is not as good as brand-name medications
29%
11%
14%
11%
I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a generic medication for a serious condition or illness, but they are all right for less serious conditions or illnesses
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Drug Store News. (November 11, 2013). Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/
Drug Store News. "Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013." Chart. November 11, 2013. Statista. Accessed December 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/
Drug Store News. (2013). Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/
Drug Store News. "Opinions on The Use of Generic Prescription Medication in Selected Countries as of 2013." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Nov 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/
Drug Store News, Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/ (last visited December 31, 2024)
Opinions on the use of generic prescription medication in selected countries as of 2013 [Graph], Drug Store News, November 11, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/312267/opinions-on-generic-vs-brand-name-prescription-medication-use/
