Changes in prescribing of psychotropic vs some physical health medication in primary care through the COVID-19 pandemic in England: a national-level survey
ConclusionsThe increase in anxiolytic/hypnotic prescribing above trend links to pandemic effects on anxiety/worry. If anything, there was a slight fall in prescribing of the main antidepressants prescribed, which given prevailing circumstances at the time, suggests that access to services may have restricted access to timely assessment. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Existing report of the health care of detainees and of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France
This study also aims to carry out an inventory of the organization of the drug circuit in prisons in France. In June 2022, a questionnaire was sent by email to pharmacists in charge of supplying health products to one or more prison health units in France. The response rate to the questionnaire is 34%. The average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) somatic doctors is 1.25. The average FTE pharmacist and pharmacy technician are respectively 0.4 and 0.96. Prescriptions are computerized in 84% of cases. Therapeutic education and pharmaceutical interviews are carried out in 24% and 20% respectively. This study showed an over...
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aur élie Etangsale Laure Bizot Sylvie Betoulle Isabelle Baudin Source Type: research

Evaluation of parents ’ attitudes and practices related to antibiotic use for their children in Kosovo: a cross-sectional survey
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that antibiotic management by parents in Kosovo is not satisfactory, and more attention should be given to their knowledge of the side effects of antibiotics, bacterial resistance and reduction in the self-medication. Health education, adequate measures and interventions are needed to overcome this situation and ensure rational use of antibiotics in Kosovo. (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Discovery of ginisortamab, a potent and novel anti-gremlin-1 antibody in clinical development for the treatment of cancer
Volume 15, Issue 1, January-December 2023 . (Source: mAbs)
Source: mAbs - December 12, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Gareth C. G. DaviesNeesha DediPaul S. JonesLara KevorkianDavid McMillanCristina OttoneMonika-Sarah E. D. SchulzeAnthony Scott-TuckerRoohi TewariShauna WestMichael WrightTania F. RowleyUCB Pharma, Slough, UK Source Type: research

Correction: mRNA vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective review from the perspective of the Swiss affiliate of a global biopharmaceutical company
(Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Pharmacogenetic testing and monitoring of complete blood counts among Veterans newly prescribed thiopurine treatments: a retrospective cohort study
This study aims to evaluate trends in PGx testing and CBC monitoring among Veterans prescribed azathioprine, thioguanine, or mercaptopurine to demonstrate VA ’s efforts to improve medication safety after an adverse event. To assess testing patterns, we used VA electronic health report data to identify 20,524 Veterans who first began thiopurine treatment between January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2021. Aggregate monthly counts of thiopurine prescriptions and associated lab tests were tabulated, and the trend in the proportion of patients tested was analyzed using the Mann–Kendall test. The proportion of patients undergoin...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - December 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

The clinical pharmacist, an essential element in the new gradation of care for ambulatory patients
CONCLUSION: Pending the introduction of a specific remuneration for clinical pharmacy activities, the valuation of tripartite consultations is a lever for financing clinical pharmacy activities in hospitals.PMID:38070707 | DOI:10.1016/j.pharma.2023.12.001 (Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises)
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: S Le Joncour P Gohier F Rombaut C Soulet F Xuereb I Maachi Source Type: research

The clinical pharmacist, an essential element in the new gradation of care for ambulatory patients
CONCLUSION: Pending the introduction of a specific remuneration for clinical pharmacy activities, the valuation of tripartite consultations is a lever for financing clinical pharmacy activities in hospitals.PMID:38070707 | DOI:10.1016/j.pharma.2023.12.001 (Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises)
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sophie Le Joncour Pauline Gohier Fleur Rombaut Camille Soulet Fabien Xuereb Source Type: research

The clinical pharmacist, an essential element in the new gradation of care for ambulatory patients
CONCLUSION: Pending the introduction of a specific remuneration for clinical pharmacy activities, the valuation of tripartite consultations is a lever for financing clinical pharmacy activities in hospitals.PMID:38070707 | DOI:10.1016/j.pharma.2023.12.001 (Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises)
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sophie Le Joncour Pauline Gohier Fleur Rombaut Camille Soulet Fabien Xuereb Source Type: research

The clinical pharmacist, an essential element in the new gradation of care for ambulatory patients
CONCLUSION: Pending the introduction of a specific remuneration for clinical pharmacy activities, the valuation of tripartite consultations is a lever for financing clinical pharmacy activities in hospitals.PMID:38070707 | DOI:10.1016/j.pharma.2023.12.001 (Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises)
Source: Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises - December 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sophie Le Joncour Pauline Gohier Fleur Rombaut Camille Soulet Fabien Xuereb Source Type: research