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Knowledge, attitude and perception of community pharmacists towards pharmacogenomics services in northern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionCommunity pharmacists have a moderate knowledge, a good attitude and a positive perception towards pharmacogenomics services. Those with previous pharmacogenomics training and those with postgraduate qualifications had better knowledge, attitude and perception towards pharmacogenomics services. Lack of knowledge, lack of guidelines and lack of reimbursement were the major barriers to the implementation of pharmacogenomics services in community pharmacies in Nigeria. Pharmacogenomics should be included in pharmacy training curricula to prepare pharmacists for the provision of pharmacogenomics services. Development...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 25, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Correction to: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists regarding asthma management: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
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Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 23, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Impact of pharmacist services on economic, clinical, and humanistic outcome (ECHO) of South Asian patients: a systematic review
ConclusionThis systematic review suggests that pharmacists have essential roles in improving patients ’ ECHO in South Asian countries via patient education and counselling; however, further rigorous studies with appropriate study design with proper randomisation of intervention and control groups are anticipated. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 10, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

The effect of adding real-world evidence to regulatory submissions on the breadth of population indicated for rare disease medicine treatment by the European Medicines Agency
ConclusionThe proportion of the disease population studied in RWE was greater than that in RCTE. The analysis testing the relationship between additional RWE and broader indicated population would achieve adequate power between 2032 and 2037 at the current RWE adoption rate. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 4, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists regarding asthma management: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
ConclusionOur findings revealed the inconsistencies between poor pharmacists ’ knowledge and practices with respect to their positive attitudes. The lack of pharmacists’ knowledge and compliance to recent GINA guidelines in this study highlight the crucial need for effective Educational strategies that should better equip pharmacists for their potential role in asthma ca re. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 3, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications
ConclusionEvery one in three residents of Umuahia, Abia State, practiced self-medication for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. Some economic and socio-demographic factors were significantly associated with self-medication. We recommend intensifying public awareness campaigns on the risk of self-medication. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - May 2, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

India ’s ban on antimicrobial fixed-dose combinations: winning the battle, losing the war?
AbstractBackground and objectivesIndia, the country with the largest market availability of antimicrobial fixed-dose combinations (FDCs), banned certain antimicrobial FDCs in September 2018. Our objective was to examine the impact of Government ban on the sales of antimicrobial FDCs.MethodsThe sales patterns of 14 of the 26 banned antimicrobial FDCs were analyzed using monthly private sector drug sales data from IQVIA (a  comprehensive and nationally representative drug sales database) between January 2018 and December 2019. We carried out descriptive analyses to evaluate the trend in sales over time for banned and non-ba...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

COVID-19 vaccines: awareness, attitude and acceptance among undergraduate University students
ConclusionsAccording to the present study, the majority of the participants had a positive attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine. However, only less than half of the participants had a good awareness of the vaccine. In addition, the acceptability of the vaccine is low. Afraid of long term effects, not being convinced of the safety profile, lack of information about the vaccine, and the time used for the development were the common reasons for refusing the vaccine. Therefore, all stakeholders are advised to increase awareness, positive attitude, and acceptance of the vaccine. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 26, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Intravenous human immunoglobulin utilization patterns and cost analysis in a Malaysian tertiary referral hospital
ConclusionsA high proportion of off-label immunoglobulin use was observed. A timely update of prescribing policy, standardization of prescribing guidelines may promote appropriate immunoglobulin prescribing and justify expenses. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 26, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Evaluation of pharmaceutical pictogram comprehension among adults in the Philippines
ConclusionsSince only 17 pictograms passed as stand-alone tool for patient information material, the researchers recommend the use of verbal and written instructions to complement pictograms to enhance comprehension. Furthermore, the government should consider the inclusion of health pictograms in basic health education. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 7, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Community pharmacy professionals ’ practice in responding to minor symptoms experienced by pregnant women in Ethiopia: results from sequential mixed methods
ConclusionsThis study highlights extent of practice of community pharmacy professionals during the management of minor symptoms in pregnancy in Ethiopia. Discrepancies of results between self-reported and actual practices of community pharmacy professionals were observed. The inadequate actual practice of symptom-related information gathering and medication-related information provisions needs considerations of implementing interventions to minimize potential harms. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 6, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Redistribution of critical drugs in shortage during the first wave of COVID-19 in France: from operating theaters to intensive care units
ConclusionsVariation of dispensations between CCU and others was directly related to the increase of COVID patients in CCU and the decrease in surgical activity. Each establishment could receive up to five or six different presentations and concentrations, leading to a major risk of medication error. This collaborative national survey provided accurate data on the drugs ’ usual consumption. This work emphasized the need for a strong collaboration between pharmacists and anesthesiologists and intensive care physicians. It was further used by the Health Ministry to adjust the drug distribution. (Source: Journal of Pharmace...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - April 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Trends in dispensing of individual prescription opioid formulations, Canada 2005 –2020
ConclusionsWhile all opioids showed marked declines, we found heterogeneous patterns of dispensing for individual opioid formulations. While we cannot estimate direct causal effects, opioid control interventions appear to have had differential impacts on dispensing of individual formulations. The earliest breakpoint occurred towards substantive decreases for oxycodone dispensing in 2011; subsequently, there were increases in dispensing of hydromorphone and fentanyl likely due to substitution effects, followed by across-the-board declines post-2015/2016. Recent ‘safer opioid’ distribution programs to reduce illicit/toxi...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - March 29, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Assessing public knowledge, attitudes and determinants of third COVID-19 vaccine booster dose acceptance: current scenario and future perspectives
ConclusionNecessary steps should be taken by the government and public health authorities, in line with the local culture, to increase vaccination acceptance and foster positive attitudes towards the vaccine. A suitable approach to this would be to develop an educational framework that could demonstrate the risks of vaccine avoidance or delay to the general population. Moreover, health authorities should pay more attention to the false information being disseminated across the internet, especially social media. Also, healthcare workers should be trained in vaccinology and virology to make sure that they are able to underst...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - March 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Why COVID vaccines for young children (5 –11 years) are not essential at this moment in time?
This article explains the underlying mechanisms of currently deployed COVID vaccines, the cellular, humoral and mucosal immunity. The article explains why we should not rush mass-immunising young children and a delayed immunisation can be beneficial in offering a more suitable vaccine formulation for children, such as the nasal COVID vaccine, that is going to be available soon and will provide the sought-after protection against infection and transmission,  the public health benefit from the mass immunisation pr ogram in children. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - March 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research