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title: "Outcomes Study: Generic Perceptions: Measuring MS Patient Opinions on Generic Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)"
description: "Read about our team's recent research: Generic Perceptions: Measuring MS Patient Opinions on Generic Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)."
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# [Outcomes Study: Generic Perceptions: Measuring MS Patient Opinions on Generic Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs)](https://perspectives.cps.com/ms-patient-opinions-generic-dmts)

 Written by [admin](https://perspectives.cps.com/author/admin) | Dec 4, 2023 9:35:51 PM

#### Background

- In 2018, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) world received its first true generic DMT, and more generics will become available over the next few years.
- Studies in other disease states have shown a nocebo effect due to a mistrust of generic medications, leading   
  to worse clinical outcomes and higher medical costs when patients are mandated to switch from a branded maintenance medication to a generic.
- To learn if there could be a risk of a nocebo effect for patients with MS, this study focused on understanding patients’ views towards generic DMTs.

 

#### Objectives

**Primary: **Measuring the views of patients with MS toward generic DMTs.

**Secondary: **Observe opportunities for pharmacists to impact patient DMT trust through counseling.

 

Read the Outcomes Study by submitting the form below.

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