00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931316386678 Buklod 20251001114545.0 m |o d | ta 250924s2025 xxu r |||| u|eng d PHARM rda eng LG 993.5 2025 P5 M69 Moya, Dawn Isabelle A. author Factors affecting patients' drug purchasing preference for non-communicable diseases in Metro Manila Dawn Isabelle A. Moya, Mark Angelo A. Aquino, Kirsten Denise S. Rios ; Frances Lois U. Ngo, adviser. Manila Department of Clinical, Social and administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines Manila 2025 xiii, 271 leaves 28 cm. Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy)--University of the Philippines Manila, May 2025 available to general public Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74% of global deaths, with a significant burden in low- and middle-income countries, including the Philippines, where they are a leading cause of mortality. Due to their chronic nature, NCDs require long-term therapy, often leading to high healthcare costs. To ease this financial burden, the government enacted the Generics Act and the Cheaper Medicines Act to promote access to quality and affordable medicines. Despite implemented policies, the objective to promote and encourage the widespread use of generic drugs has yet to be fully realized. Patients still favor branded options due to concerns about effectiveness, quality, and safety of unbranded alternatives. Objective: The study aimed to determine the factors affecting drug purchasing preference of Filipino patients with NCDs in Metro Manila. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional quantitative design using an interviewer-guided survey. Community pharmacies were selected through multistage random sampling, while participants were recruited through quota sampling. Chi-square test was used to assess associations between multiple independent variables while multinomial logistic regression was applied to determine predictors of purchasing preference. Results: A total of 400 patients participated. Significant internal factors associated with drug preference included perceived difference in quality (RR = 4.80, p = 0.004) and previous use (RR = 19.61, p < 0.001), with increased preference for originator drugs. Among external factors, physician’s prescription (RR = 0.40, p < 0.001) favored branded generics, while family and peer influence (RR = 1.66, p = 0.031), and drug cost (RR = 4.20, p < 0.001), increased preference for unbranded generics. Conclusion: Branded generics are generally more preferred by Filipino consumers. Significant predictors included educational attainment, employment status, income, perception, previous use, and various external factors. These findings emphasize the need for improved educational campaigns towards the awareness of unbranded generics and strengthened policies towards pharmacists’ roles in generic substitution. Consumer behavior Drug purchasing Non-communicable diseases Philippines Metro Manila. Patients Preferences Health behavior Philippines. purchasing preference. NCD. unbranded generics. originators. Aquino, Mark Angelo A. author. Rios, Kirsten Denise S. author. Ngo, Frances Lois U. adviser. FI UP UPMNL PHARM LG 993.5 2025 P5 M69 Thesis