Discount Generic Prescription Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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Discount Generic Prescription Utilization in Low-income Populations

Conditions
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Poverty, Low-Income Population

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Survey
* Behavioral: Focus Group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Low-income Populations<br> | Behavioral: Survey<br>* 20 minute survey to determine the relationship between awareness of the discount generic prescription program and utilization of the program.<br>* Other names: Questionnaire;Behavioral: Focus Group<br>* 5 - 8 focus groups of 6 - 10 people, lasting approximately 90 minutes<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of low-income adults who are aware of discount generic prescription programs (Survey) |  | 12 Months (estimated survey completion time 20 minutes) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Low-income populations, Chronic health condition, Prescription medication, Prescription drugs, Discount generic prescription programs, Survey, Awareness, Focus Group, Houston