pISSN 1226-6051
eISSN 2508-786X
eISSN 2508-786X
Perception on RD in the presented scenario
N | % | ||
---|---|---|---|
Total | 310 | 100.0 | |
Preferred interval of RD | Every 6 months | 82 | 26.5 |
Every 3 months | 80 | 25.8 | |
Every 2 months | 67 | 21.6 | |
Every 1 month | 81 | 26.1 | |
Perceived advantage of RD (multiple answer allowed) | Reduce the risk of deterioration caused by long-term storage | 203 | 65.5 |
Not need to keep a large amount of medicine at home | 113 | 36.5 | |
Get a new medication as needed | 89 | 28.7 | |
Have more opportunities to ask questions and counseling with pharmacists | 130 | 41.9 | |
Perceived disadvantage of RD (multiple answer allowed) | Inconvenient | 271 | 87.4 |
Increase cost | 35 | 11.3 | |
Other | 7 | 2.3 | |
WTP for RD | None | 122 | 39.3 |
Maximum KRW 3,000 | 82 | 26.5 | |
Maximum KRW 5,000 | 40 | 12.9 | |
Maximum KRW 10,000 | 8 | 2.6 | |
Maximum KRW 20,000 | 2 | 0.6 | |
Don’t care | 56 | 18.1 |
RD: repeat dispensing, WTP: Willingness to pay
Percentages do not add up to 100% due to multiple selections.
*Scenario: You received a medication prescription for 6 months after an outpatient visit. Currently you have to dispense 6 months’ medication at once. The dispensed medication may deteriorate or lose its effectiveness during storage at home for 6 months.