Questions/statement

Frequency (%), n = 96

Arabic

Non-Arabic

*P value

Do you know what is meant by generic medicines?

Yes

12 (12.5 %)

14 (14.6 %)

0.000

No

65 (67.7 %)

4 (4.2%)

Do you know what is meant by brand medicines?

Yes

15 (15.6%)

14 (14.6%)

0.000

No

62 (64.6%)

4 (4.2%)

Imported medicines are recommended more by pharmacists.

Agree

30 (31.3 %)

2 (2.1%)

0.072

Not sure

33 (34.4 %)

12 (12.5%)

Disagree

14 (14.6 %)

3 (3.1 %)

Imported medicines produce fewer side effects than locally produced ones.

Agree

16 (16.7%)

2 (2.1%)

0.038

Not sure

30 (31.3%)

13 (13.5%)

disagree

31 (32.3%)

3 (3.1%)