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Evaluation of the comorbidity burden in patients with ankylosing spondylitis treated with tumour necrosis factor inhibitors using a large administrative claims data set
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 115-121, June 2018. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jessica A. Walsh , Xue Song , Gilwan Kim , Yujin Park Source Type: research

Opioids in Georgia Medicaid: gender and insurance disparities in utilization and potential inappropriate prescribing practices
ConclusionsResults indicate statistically significant disparities among male/female patients and FFS/MC patients in the general use of opioids and in potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids. Policies aimed at curbing potential inappropriate prescribing of opioids, especially among male and FFS enrolees are needed to reduce prescription drug abuse within this population. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jayani Jayawardhana, Amanda J. Abraham, Henry N. Young, Matthew Perri Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Home medication management review in outpatients with alarming health issues in Jordan: a randomized control trial
ConclusionValue of the HMMR service has been demonstrated, highlighting the significant role of the community pharmacist in identifying, resolving and preventing TRPs, as well as in improving patients’ health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Iman A. Basheti, Mai Rizik, Nailya R. Bulatova Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Community pharmacists: members or bystanders of the primary care multidisciplinary team?
ConclusionsGreater investment is needed in the structures to support multidisciplinary working in terms of time and resources, as well as a greater awareness of MDT members’ roles and potential contribution. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - January 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Marjorie C. Weiss, Elisabeth Grey, Hannah Family, Ross Tsuyuki, Jane Sutton Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Inhaled antiasthmatic medications, self ‐management and optimal outcome in ambulatory asthma: content analysis of patients’ knowledge and practice
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 133-139, June 2018. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 22, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kazeem B. Yusuff Source Type: research

Cost analysis of chronic hepatitis C virus management in a Malaysia tertiary hospital
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, Page 141-144, June 2018. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 12, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Asrul Akmal Shafie , Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan , Norazila Abdul Ghani , Beng Hoong Chew , Nor Syahireen Mohammed Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicines: a cross ‐sectional study among hypertensive patients in Iraq
ConclusionsThe use of CAM, particularly biological‐based therapies, was prevalent among hypertensive patients in Iraq. This practice was associated with patients' educational level, marital status and duration of hypertension. Patient's perception of adverse effects was noticed with different modalities of CAM. Therefore, CAM practice should be suggested only if its benefit is proven, and the side effect is controlled. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 12, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Inas Rifaat Ibrahim, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Fahad Saleem, Haydar F. Al Tukmagi, Omar Thanoon Dawood Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Evaluation of the registration status of fixed ‐dose drug combinations in Nepal
ConclusionsThis study was successful in evaluating the registration status of different FDCs. The number of FDCs registered was quite substantial. There were many brand‐name FDCs listed for the same generic drug. FDCs were predominantly of Indian origin. Combinations used for respiratory illness accounted for the highest percentage of the FDCs in the Nepalese market. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Arjun Poudel, Mohamed Izham B. Mohamed Ibrahim, Pranaya Mishra, Subish Palaian Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Estimation of Quality ‐adjusted Life Years alongside clinical trials: the impact of ‘time‐effects’ on trial results
ConclusionsConsidering the possible impact of the time‐effect on QALY estimations, the result implies that it can have significant implications for resources allocations decisions. In this respect, researchers have to pay due considerations to the approach they use and where possible, actual time durations must be used in QALY estimations along prospective clinical trials. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Morro M.L. Touray Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A qualitative study exploring perceptions of policymakers about community pharmacy practice and extended pharmacy services in Lahore, Pakistan
ConclusionPharmacists' active involvement in community practice, enforcement of legislation and revisiting pharmacy curriculum could lay the foundations for the standardisation of community pharmacy practice in Lahore, Pakistan. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Furqan K. Hashmi, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Fahad Saleem, Zaheer ‐Ud‐Din Babar, Akram Ahmad, Muhammad Umair Khan Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Evaluation of the comorbidity burden in patients with ankylosing spondylitis treated with tumour necrosis factor inhibitors using a large administrative claims data set
ConclusionsPatients with AS treated with TNFis had higher incidence rates of IBD, uveitis and sleep apnoea after initiation of TNFi therapy than patients not treated with TNFi therapy. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jessica A. Walsh, Xue Song, Gilwan Kim, Yujin Park Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Concurrent use of herbal supplements and prescription drugs in northeastern Puerto Rico
ConclusionConcurrent use of herbal supplements and prescription drugs is a common practice which can expose patients to risk, unsafe drug–herbal use and interfere with drug‐use optimization. Although this study was not intended to identify actual adverse events caused by herbal–drug interactions, the risk that such potential interactions might cause significant clinical consequences cannot be ignored. To minimize these potentially harmful interactions, healthcare providers must be aware that herbal supplement use is common among patients and perform routine evaluations of patient herbal supplement use. (Source: Journ...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Nelly Conte ‐Schmidt, Odalis Cruz‐Rivera Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Inhaled antiasthmatic medications, self ‐management and optimal outcome in ambulatory asthma: content analysis of patients’ knowledge and practice
ConclusionGood patients’ understanding of the therapeutic and self‐management strategies is strongly associated with appropriate medication use, effective self‐management and optimal outcomes in ambulatory asthma. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kazeem B. Yusuff Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Cost analysis of chronic hepatitis C virus management in a Malaysia tertiary hospital
ConclusionsChronic HCV infection is generally a progressively expensive condition. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Asrul Akmal Shafie, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, Norazila Abdul Ghani, Beng Hoong Chew, Nor Syahireen Mohammed Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Enforcement of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, in the State of Andhra Pradesh: situational analysis and lessons learnt
ConclusionThe global problem of SF medical products can be tackled only when the governments take radical steps. Considering the recommendations of Dr. R.A. Mashelkar Committee faster and strict implementation of the rules besides improving the coordination at every level is the greatest need of the hour. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ravishankar Ayyanar, Manaswitha Boyanagari, Mehul Shankar Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research