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Determinants of Generic Substitution in the Czech Republic

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  • Jana Votapkova

    (Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague, Smetanovo nabrezi 6, 111 01 Prague 1, Czech Republic)

  • Pavlina Zilova

    (Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague, Smetanovo nabrezi 6, 111 01 Prague 1, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Using individual level-data, the paper uncovers patient and drug characteristics that determine the probability of using the original patented products despite the presence of generic substitutes in the Czech Republic in the period 2009-2013. Our results reveal different behavioral patterns for drugs against acute and chronic diseases. The results have direct implications for the design of pharmaceutical policies aiming at an increased consumption of generic substitutes.

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  • Jana Votapkova & Pavlina Zilova, 2016. "Determinants of Generic Substitution in the Czech Republic," Working Papers IES 2016/05, Charles University Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Economic Studies, revised Feb 2016.
    • Handle: RePEc:fau:wpaper:wp2016_05
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    Keywords

    Generic substitution; Drug consumption; Pharmaceutical expenditures;
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    JEL classification:

    • D19 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Other
    • H51 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Health
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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