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NCT Number: NCT00971022

Discount Generic Prescription Study

The goal of this study is to learn about the factors that influence people to take part in discount generic prescription programs.

The primary objective of this study is to identify the factors associated with awareness and utilization of discount generic prescription programs and how two low-income populations in Houston utilize the $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 for a 90-day supply, Generic Prescriptions Program offered by Kroger, Randalls, Target, Walmart, HEB, CVS, and Walgreens.

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Key information

Conditions

Poverty Low-Income Population

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

HOPE Clinic, Houston, Texas, United States

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About this study

If you agree to take part in this study, you will take part in a focus group. The focus group will consist of about 8 people who will discuss beliefs about generic medication, awareness of discount generic prescription programs, and use of the discount generic prescription program. The focus group will last about 90 minutes.

During the focus group, you will complete a form that asks for basic demographic information (such as your age and sex).

The focus group discussions will be taped, and the recorded tapes will be transcribed word-for-word. The taped recording of the focus group study will be stored in a safe and secured locker by the study chair. The taped recordings will be destroyed after 5 years.

Length of Study:

Your participation on this study will end once you complete the focus group.

This is an investigational study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 and older
  • Low-income (less than $30,000/year)
  • Ability to speak English
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Chronic health condition requiring prescription medication or family member with chronic health condition requiring prescription medication.

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

survey

Behavioral

20 minute survey to determine the relationship between awareness of the discount generic prescription program and utilization of the program.

Other names: Questionnaire

Focus Group

Behavioral

5 - 8 focus groups of 6 - 10 people, lasting approximately 90 minutes

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of low-income adults who are aware of discount generic prescription programs (Survey)

    Time frame: 12 Months (estimated survey completion time 20 minutes)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Registry information

Official study title

Discount Generic Prescription Utilization in Low-income Populations

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Sep 3, 2009
Registry last updated
Apr 18, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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