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Issue Information
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, Volume 10, Issue 1, Page 1-2, March 2019. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - February 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

What's new in the Pharma world in 2019?
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, Volume 10, Issue 1, Page 3-4, March 2019. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - February 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Albert I. Wertheimer Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The innovation paradox: pharmaceutical marketing exclusivity and incentives for drug development
ConclusionsIf the length of the pre ‐market process correlates with particular drug types, disease targets, or studied outcomes, we may be offering an inadequate incentive in entire areas of medicine where we have a critical need for new treatments. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - February 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Erika Lietzan, Kristina M. L. Acri n ée Lybecker Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Parental self ‐treatment of their children in Jordan, a qualitative study
ConclusionThe prevalence of self ‐medication in Jordan is alarmingly high. Also, misconceptions and misuse of drugs are considered a serious problem. Parent's familiarity with illnesses and medications determine the patterns of self‐medication. This study highlights the need for subsequent comprehensive programmes and studies t o improve rational drug use in Jordan. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 27, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tareq L. Mukattash, Anan S. Jarab, Amani Khawaldeh, Mohammad Nusair Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Relationships between physicians ’ characteristics and practice‐setting factors and their attitude towards drug promotion
ConclusionOnly gender, possession or nonpossession of private clinic, occupational commitment and number of MRs the physician see per week can be considered as possible predictors of the relationship between physicians ’ belief and attitude towards drug promotional activities. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 25, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mahmoud A. Al ‐Areefi, Mohamed Izham M. Ibrahim, Mohamed Azmi A. Hassali, Abubakr A. Alfadl Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Evidence ‐based evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin utilization in paediatric patients in Qatar
ConclusionA significant amount of IVIG was prescribed for approved indications. Strategies to optimize IVIG utilization should be initiated to minimize inappropriate use of IVIG for low ‐evidence indications. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 25, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Reem Hasan El Ajez, Asmaa Ezzeldin Mohamed, Hossamaldein Gaber Ali Tags: Review Source Type: research

Relationships between physicians ’ characteristics and practice‐setting factors and their attitude towards drug promotion
ConclusionOnly gender, possession or nonpossession of private clinic, occupational commitment and number of MRs the physician see per week can be considered as possible predictors of the relationship between physicians ’ belief and attitude towards drug promotional activities. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mahmoud A. Al ‐Areefi, Mohamed Izham M. Ibrahim, Mohamed Azmi A. Hassali, Abubakr A. Alfadl Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Evidence ‐based evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin utilization in paediatric patients in Qatar
ConclusionA significant amount of IVIG was prescribed for approved indications. Strategies to optimize IVIG utilization should be initiated to minimize inappropriate use of IVIG for low ‐evidence indications. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Reem Hasan El Ajez, Asmaa Ezzeldin Mohamed, Hossamaldein Gaber Ali Tags: Review Source Type: research

The practice of off label prescribing and associated adverse drug reactions in pediatric inpatients in a tertiary care hospital in India
ConclusionsOff ‐label drug use is prevalent in the pediatric population and warrants an evidence‐based approach to improve prescribing practices in pediatrics. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rebecca Rajan, Sharlin M. Peter, Vincey M. Kurian, Roohinaz Ansari, Sunita Pawar, Vijay Kalrao Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Glycemic control through pharmaceutical care: a meta ‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionsThe findings suggest that PC interventions are effective (at least in short ‐term follow‐up in hospital setting) in reducing HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pharmacists, working alone or in collaboration with other health professionals have significant impact on improving the health status of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Zaheer Ud ‐Din Babar, Rozina Kousar, Syed Shahzad Hasan, Shane Scahill, Louise Elizabeth Curley Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Cost ‐effectiveness of interferon therapy for multiple sclerosis in Peru: impact of treatment adherence
ConclusionThe addition of a PSP had a significant effect on adherence and C ‐E of the intervention. The ICER for IFN + PSP was below 1.5 annual GDP‐pc of payment threshold with an incremental cost near to 3 GDP‐pc. IFN without PSP was dominated by the IFN + PSP. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rafael Bola ños‐Díaz, César Sanabria‐Montañez, Nilton Custodio‐Capuñay Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Knowledge regarding medicines management of type 2 diabetes amongst patients attending a Community Health Centre in South Africa
ConclusionThe results indicate that these T2DM patients lacked sufficient knowledge regarding the management of their disease. Healthcare managers should consider instigating programmes to improve patients ’ knowledge about the management of their disease as part of general initiatives within South Africa to improve the management of patients with chronic diseases in the public sector. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 2, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Afsana Moosa, Selente Bezuidenhout, Johanna C. Meyer, Brian Godman Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research