Discount Generic Prescription Study

Discount Generic Prescription Utilization in Low-income Populations

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00971022

Enrollment

574

Registered

2009-09-03

Start date

2009-08-31

Completion date

2011-05-31

Last updated

2012-04-18

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Conditions

Low-Income Population, Poverty

Keywords

Low-income populations, Chronic health condition, Prescription medication, Prescription drugs, Discount generic prescription programs, Survey, Awareness, Focus Group, Houston

Brief summary

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

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.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALSurvey

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

BEHAVIORALFocus Group

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

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

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

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026