College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Do health professionals have positive perception towards consumer reporting of adverse drug reactions?
(2013 , Article)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists (CPs) in Penang, Malaysia, towards consumer reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). Methodology: A ... -
The role of pharmaceutical marketing and other factors in prescribing decisions: The Yemeni experience
(2013 , Article)Background: Prescribing decisions are a complex phenomenon and influenced by many pharmacological and non-pharmacological factors. Little is known about the actual prescribing behaviors of physicians or the factors behind ... -
Assessing quality of a worksite health promotion programme from participants' views: Findings from a qualitative study in Malaysia
(2014 , Article)Background An assessment of the process and outcomes of a health promotion programme is necessary for the continuous improvement of a programme. Objective To explore the participants' perceptions of the quality and ... -
The Malaysia dreem: Perceptions of medical students about the learning environment in a medical school in Malaysia
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2014 , Article)Background: Students’ perceptions of their learning environment, by defining its strengths and weaknesses, are important for continuous improvement of the educational environments and curriculum. Therefore, the aim of this ... -
Familiarisation of children with medicines and their sources of information
( Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research , 2014 , Article)[No abstract available] -
Cost evaluation of therapeutic drug monitoring of gentamicin at a teaching hospital in Malaysia
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2014 , Article)Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) makes use of serum drug concentrations as an adjunct to decision-making. Preliminary data in our hospital showed that approximately one-fifth of all drugs monitored by TDM ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of community pharmacists on generic medicines in Qatar
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2014 , Article)Background: The practice of generic medicines prescribing, dispensing and substitution in developing countries has been controversial among healthcare professionals, particularly due to issues on quality, safety and efficacy. ... -
Community pharmacists' attitudes, perceptions, and barriers toward adverse drug reaction reporting in Malaysia: A quantitative insight
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2014 , Article)OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to explore awareness and attitudes of community pharmacists toward the national ADR reporting system activities in the northern states of Malaysia. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey using ... -
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 ... -
Systematic review of factors affecting pharmaceutical expenditures
( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2014 , Article Review)Objective: To systematically identify the main factors contributing to the increase in pharmaceutical expenditures. Methods: A systematic search of published studies was conducted utilising major widely used electronic ... -
Cost analysis of medications used in upper respiratory tract infections and prescribing patterns in university sans Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
( University of Benin , 2014 , Article)Purpose: To conduct a cost analysis, a narrow cost-utility study, for upper respiratory tract infection medications in University Sans Malaysia's clinics. Methods: Retrospective analysis was done for all medical claims of ... -
How do community pharmacists in Qatar respond to patients presenting with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections?
( Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia , 2014 , Article)[No abstract available] -
High-Quality, Scientific Rigor, and Diversity: Value in Health Regional Issues Is Getting Its Impact
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Pharmaceutical pricing policies in Qatar
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Qatar is the world’s highest per capita income non-OECD country. The country has established the National Health Strategy 2011–2016 (NHS), which is aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 that will advance Qatar’s ... -
Children's knowledge and beliefs about medicines
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2015 , Article)Minor illnesses in children are often cured at home with over the counter medicines. Even though there is a wide use of medicines among children, they rarely receive medical advice about their medications from doctors or ... -
What Are the Challenges in Conducting Cost-of-Illness Studies?
( Elsevier Inc. , 2014 , Article)[No abstract available] -
Medication reconciliation service conducted by clinical pharmacists in Qatar
( Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia , 2014 , Article)[No abstract available] -
Generic medicines policy in Qatar
( Pro Pharma Communications International , 2015 , Article)Qatar's pharmaceutical market is likely to remain highly dependent on imports. The use of generic medicines remains a great challenge to the country. -
Characterizing pharmaceuticals on data exclusivity in Malaysia
( National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources , 2015 , Article)This study analyses the occurrence and characteristics of pharmaceutical products containing new chemical entities granted data exclusivity in Malaysia since the implementation of the provision in 2011. Data for the drug ...
