Family Physician attitudes about prescribing using a drug formulary

BackgroundDrug formularies have been created by third party payers to control prescription drug usage and manage costs. Physicians try to provide the best care for their patients. This research examines family physicians' attitudes regarding prescription reimbursement criteria, prescribing and advocacy for patients experiencing reimbursement barriers.MethodsFocus groups were used to collect qualitative data on family physicians' prescribing …