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Evaluation of antidiabetic medication adherence in the Lebanese population: development of the Lebanese Diabetes Medication Adherence Scale
ConclusionAdherence to oral antidiabetic treatment is suboptimal in Lebanon. The DMAS is a reliable instrument for assessing adherence and predicting poor glycaemic control in clinical practice, but requires further validation in other populations. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ayoub Dana, Mroueh Lara, El ‐Hajj Maya, Awada Sanaa, Rachidi Samar, Zein Salam, Al‐Hajje Amal Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

An analysis of hospital pharmacy practice in six countries of sub ‐Saharan Africa based on the International Pharmaceutical Federation Basel Statements on the future of hospital pharmacy
ConclusionMultiple tier one (minimum standards in hospital pharmacy practice) constructs were achieved greater than 90% of the time, possibly reflecting efforts made towards hospital pharmacy practice advancement in select countries of sub ‐Saharan Africa. Additionally, all countries achieved a majority of tier one overarching constructs. Despite these achievements, there are still many areas for growth, including select tier one constructs with low achievement rates. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 30, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Miranda G. Law, Jennifer Marriott, Cyril Usifoh, Franklin Acheampong, Lungwani Muungo, Richard Odoi Adome, Tsitsi G. Monera ‐Penduka, Nettie Ndzabala, Stephen F. Eckel Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The change in pharmacists ’ attitude, confidence and job satisfaction following participation in a novel hypertension support service
ConclusionsProviding lifestyle guidance improved pharmacists ’ confidence and attitude. Also, ‘Attitude’ tended to improve as the ‘Patient counselling and management’ score increased. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Masaki Shoji, Mitsuko Onda, Hiroshi Okada, Naoki Sakane, Takeo Nakayama Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Health workforce planning in Namibia: assessing a pilot workforce survey of pharmacists
ConclusionsThis national survey sampled the population of pharmacists in Namibia exploring the composition of the profession and preferences towards training. Further work will validate the findings and provide ongoing monitoring of the pharmacy workforce that can be expanded to other professional groups over a larger geographical area. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Timothy Rennie, Vulika Nangombe, Tafadzwa Mangombe, Dan Kibuule, Christian J. Hunter Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Impact of the e ‐prescribing system on the incidence and nature of drug‐related problems in children in a Saudi hospital
ConclusionThe CPOE system has significantly reduced DRPs incidence in children in the study hospital. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aeshah A. AlAzmi, Hani AlHamdan, Omaima Ahmed, Stephen Tomlin, Asia N. Rashed Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Evaluation of the practice of dose ‐rounding in paediatrics
ConclusionThis study highlights the impact of dose ‐rounding in paediatrics and the need for standardisation. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Asia N. Rashed, Stephen Tomlin, Sara Arenas ‐López, Gillian Cavell, Cate Whittlesea Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

The role of evidence in consumer choice of non ‐prescription medicines
ConclusionsConsumers have conflicting views regarding the need for scientific evidence and the desire for patient autonomy in NPM purchases. This presents a challenge for pharmacists wishing to maintain professional obligations to provide evidence ‐based treatments to consumers. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Marc Bevan, Yee Ching Ng, Joyce Cooper, Jane Robertson, Emily Walkom, Simon Chiu, David A. Newby Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 3, Page i-iv, June 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

The evolution of pharmacy practice research – Part II: Time to join the rest of the world
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 3, Page 219-220, June 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christine Bond, Ross Tsuyuki Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Role of a professional organization in promoting and conducting research: the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists ’ experience
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 3, Page 330-331, June 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Souheil Hallit, Hala Sacre, Pascale Salameh Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

The pressing need of pharmacists trained for pharmaceutical care in India
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Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 6, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rebecca Rajan, Sunita Pawar, Vivek Dantkale Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Haematological adverse effects associated with linezolid in patients with drug ‐resistant tuberculosis: an exploratory study
ConclusionThe haematological effects of linezolid manifested in patients who were suffering from co ‐morbid HIV. Haematological monitoring should be done monthly in order to detect adverse effects timeously and intervene as appropriate. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Gotlhe Letswee, Hellen Kamau, Razia Gaida, Ilse Truter Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

A tele ‐pharmacy update
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Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - April 25, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Albert Wertheimer Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Investigation of final ‐year pharmacy students' views on professionalism and ethics in pharmacy practice: an interventional study
ConclusionThis study showed that students' views on attitudes and behaviours related to professionalism and ethics in pharmacy practice improved following an educational intervention. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - April 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Roland N. Okoro Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

The association between pharmacy refill ‐adherence metrics and healthcare utilisation: a prospective cohort study of older hypertensive adults
ConclusionsMedication refill ‐adherence, measured using PDC in community pharmacy settings, could be used to recognise poor antihypertensive adherence to enable effective targeting of clinical interventions to improve hypertension management and outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - April 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Paul Dillon, Susan M. Smith, Paul Gallagher, Gr áinne Cousins Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research