Knowledge, Perceptions, and Utilization of Generics and Biosimilars in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review

J Law Med Ethics. 2023;51(S1):100-115. doi: 10.1017/jme.2023.117. Epub 2023 Dec 29.

Abstract

We conducted a scoping review to map and critically examine the knowledge, perceptions and utilization of generics and biosimilars, among physicians, pharmacists, patients, the general population, and other stakeholders from LAC.

Keywords: Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Health Expenditures; Latin America; Policy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals* / therapeutic use
  • Caribbean Region
  • Drugs, Generic
  • Humans
  • Latin America
  • Physicians*

Substances

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
  • Drugs, Generic