RE: E-DRUG: Israel introduces generic drugs scheme

[Oliver Hazemba <ohazemba@zamnet.zm>]

E-DRUG: Israel introduces generic drugs scheme (cont)
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E-Druggers

Ngoyi's analogy comment on the Israel 'generic order'  makes  a good 
reading. However, his request for imperial data on his perceived concept is
difficult to substantiate. Above all, I didn't mean to imply that the 
pharmaceutical care providers should capitalize on the (trust) ignorant 
society. Billy's (Futter) comment on the issue is exemplary and is well 
elaborated on the role of a pharmaceutical care providers or any other 
health professionals. The society trusts pharmacists and they need to build
on that confidence. As they provide their pharmacy initiated care, 
substituting branded products for generics, they must explain to their 
clients. The more the profession is perceived to be a trusted cadre the 
easier it becomes to implement the generic scheme. The society will be more
likely to accept their advise. Above all, the profession's quest for 
helping the society make the best use of medicines for intended treatment 
outcomes should be upheld.

I wish Nyoyi good luck as he develops his scenario further.

Regards,

Oliver Hazemba
Zambia

Email: ohazemba@zamnet.zm  [manually added by moderator; WB]
 
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