The Effect of Providing Free Samples of Generic Cardiovascular Medications to Physicians

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Conditions studied: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia

In brief

In this randomized controlled trial, we will provide primary care physicians with free samples of highly effective generic cardiovascular medications. We will test whether this intervention will stimulate cost-effective prescribing, reducing drug costs and improving adherence to essential cardiovascular medications.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00761904

Run by

Brigham and Women's Hospital

People needed

660

Starts

2010-12-01

Expected to finish

2011-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-05-05

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Primary care physicians receiving an existing academic detailing program in Pennsylvania

You may not qualify if…

• Those with administrative policies stating they do not accept free samples

Where it is running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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