How matrix models can support generic medicine prescribing

This paper describes the design of currently available matrix models and assesses the experience with these models to date. Matrix models provide a valuable tool to facilitate transparent and interactive evidence-based medicine prescribing. In many cases, generically available drugs perform well because of the documented effects on clinically relevant endpoints, good clinical efficacy, extensive experience, and documented long-term safety. Taking the lower acquisition cost of generic drugs into account as well, matrix models can be used effectively to promote the use of generic drugs.