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Cost-effectiveness analyses of breast cancer medications use in developing countries: a systematic review
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Pharmacoeconomics is important for breast-cancer medications due to their high costs. To our knowledge, no systematic literature reviews of pharmacoeconomic studies for breast-cancer medication use are present ...
An insight into the pharmaceutical sector in Yemen during conflict: challenges and recommendations
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Routledge
, 2020 , Article)
In our world today, we need to understand, measure, and respond to inequality. The conflict and siege in Yemen have caused serious repercussions and consequences for the pharmaceutical sector and health of the people. ...
A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain
(2013 , Article)
A 46-year-old female patient developed severe abdominal pain shortly after taking levofloxacin, 1000. mg for acute bacterial sinusitis. The pain started after taking the first dose of levofloxacin and became worse after ...
Generic medicines and biosimilars: Impact on global pharmaceutical policy
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Palgrave Macmillan
, 2020 , Book chapter)
Patient access to safe and cost-effective treatment is an important goal for the healthcare system. The development of biosimilar compounds and generic medicines is interesting to the industry and society to reduce healthcare ...
Editorial: Universal Health Coverage: The Long Road Ahead for Low- and Middle-Income Regions
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2021 , Article)
[No abstract available]
Do professional practices among Malaysian private healthcare providers differ? A comparative study using simulated patients
(2013 , Article)
Background: Malaysia, a South East Asian country, legally permits general medical practitioners in private clinics to dispense medicines. This possibly can dilute the pharmacist role in the provision of healthcare and ...
Impact of pharmaceutical promotion on healthcare professional's practices and behaviour: Views from general practitioners, medicine dispensers and medical representatives in Yemen
(2012 , Article)
The relationship between pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals should serve the patients' best interests and improve the use of medicine in society. The aim of this study is to explore the current status of ...
Assessment of disease management of acute respiratory tract infection at community pharmacies through simulated visits in Pakistan
(2012 , Article)
The present study aimed to document the state of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) management at community pharmacies in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted at randomly selected 371 pharmacies in three cities ...
The influence of consumers' preferences and perceptions of oral solid dosage forms on their treatment
(2012 , Article)
Background: Beyond the direct pharmacological effect of medicines, preferences and perceptions toward a particular oral solid dosage form (OSDF) play a crucial role in recovery and may reduce adherence to the prescribed ...
Polypharmacy in the management of patients with schizophrenia on risperidone in a tertiary-care hospital in Malaysia
(2012 , Article)
The present study was conducted primarily to determine the occurrence of polypharmacy in patients with schizophrenia on risperidone. The secondary aim was to ascertain the incidence of inappropriate prescribing with ...