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Australian community pharmacist experiences with smoking cessation and opinions of health warnings on individual cigarette sticks
ConclusionsPharmacists have considerable experience assisting smokers with quitting and based on these experiences believe that novel and tangible health warnings on cigarette sticks may be an effective future measure to combat tobacco use. Further research on the opinions of a more diverse range of health professionals and the general community will generate more robust findings regarding this method of intervention. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Aaron Drovandi, Peta ‐Ann Teague, Beverley Glass, Bunmi Malau‐Aduli Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Do pharmacists contribute to patients ’ management of symptoms suggestive of cancer: a qualitative study
ConclusionsFor symptom management, participants self ‐selected medicines from community pharmacies, but pharmacy staff were rarely involved. Involving community pharmacists or their staff at the point of sale of these medicines might have facilitated earlier cancer diagnosis. Further research is needed to quantify how many patients with symptoms sug gestive of cancer present in community pharmacies to understand if a pharmacist's role in facilitating symptom management and appraisal of potential cancer symptoms would be acceptable and effective, before developing any interventions. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Frances Notman, Terry Porteous, Peter Murchie, Christine M. Bond Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Factors associated with adherence to antimicrobial stewardship after ‐hours
ConclusionRestricted antimicrobials acquired after ‐hours are not routinely AMS adherent at the time of acquisition or the next standard working day, limiting opportunities for AMS involvement. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mona Mostaghim, Thomas Snelling, Beata Bajorek Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of medicine saving and future prescription medicine sharing: findings from a New Zealand online survey
ConclusionsThe high prevalence of leftover medicine storing practices and future medicine sharing intentions among adults in NZ suggests it may be beneficial to provide patient and public education about appropriate use of prescribed medicines and safe medicine disposal procedures. Further research is needed to elicit effective strategies to reduce leftover medicines and unsafe medicine sharing practices. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kebede Beyene, Trudi Aspden, Janie Sheridan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The Foundation Pharmacist Project: exploring new models of dual ‐sector postgraduate pharmacy training
ConclusionsFoundation pharmacists are able to work within their own competencies in two different care settings, developing scopes of practice and contributing clinically to service provision. This work provides evidence that this type of training pathway can offer an appropriate landscape for pharmacy practitioner development. Further work is needed to explore the longitudinal outcomes of the programme. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Adam P. Rathbone, Tahmina Rokib, Wasim Baqir, David Campbell Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The caring behaviours of Danish pharmaconomists: insight for pharmacy technician practice around the world
ConclusionsPharmaconomists reported performing behaviours that were empathic, but less frequently those associated with facilitating greater patient autonomy. Caring behaviours were associated with a number of variables related to practice setting. The findings can help to inform educational pedagogy and pharmacy personnel management. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Shane P. Desselle, Ryan Hoh, Charlotte Rossing, Erin R. Holmes, Amanpreet Gill, Lemuel Zamora Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Moral dilemmas reflect professional core values of pharmacists in community pharmacy
ConclusionsProfessional core values were identified in moral dilemma narratives of pharmacists in community pharmacy and customised for their practice. These customised core values can enable pharmacists to better recognise moral dilemmas in practice. This can add to the advancement of the profession as a pharmaceutical care practice. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Martine Kruijtbosch, Wilma G öttgens‐Jansen, Annemieke Floor‐Schreudering, Evert Leeuwen, Marcel L. Bouvy Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Exploring the utility of the Prescribing Safety Assessment in pharmacy education in England: experiences of pre ‐registration trainees and undergraduate (MPharm) pharmacy students
ConclusionsThe PSA process and associated learning tools could be introduced to pre ‐registration pharmacy education to support trainees in their development towards future prescribing roles. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jessica Hardisty, Kathryn Davison, Louise Statham, Gail Fleming, Lynne Bollington, Simon Maxwell Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Experiences of pharmacy staff during the introduction of the checking technician role in New Zealand
ConclusionsDespite the disruption caused by the training process, the respondents believed this new role to be beneficial to both staff and patients, and that the new model would allow for increased error identification and enhanced safety. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Patti Napier, Pauline Norris, James Green, Rhiannon Braund Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Integration of a clinical pharmacist into a Canadian, urban emergency department: a prospective observational study
ConclusionThe integration of a pharmacist into a Canadian ED resulted in patient care interventions that were assessed as clinically significant, with a substantial projected cost avoidance. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Lindsay Dryden, Norman F. Dewhurst Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Use of cross ‐sector apprenticeships in pharmacy: is it a sustainable quality education model for pharmacy assistants?
ConclusionsThis paper explores the benefits and challenges of employing a pharmacy apprentice and utilising a novel cross ‐sector training model. Findings have potential relevance to the training of other pharmacy staff, including pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. They offer early insights into the potential value of pharmacy apprenticeships for training pharmacy assistants, particularly if these are set up acros s the two main sectors hospital and community pharmacy. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christian E. L. Jones, Laura McEwen ‐Smith, Liz Fidler, Ellen I. Schafheutle Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 2, Page i-iv, April 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

The evolution of pharmacy practice research –Part I: Time to implement the evidence
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 2, Page 109-111, April 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ross Tsuyuki, Christine Bond Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Fixed ‐rate insulin for adult diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with more frequent hypoglycaemia than rate‐reduction method: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsThe insulin rate ‐reduction protocol was associated with less hypoglycaemia and no obvious disadvantage. Robust intervention for low‐normal glucose values could plausibly achieve low hypoglycaemia rates with either approach. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 7, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jessica L. Lorenson, Michael C. Cusumano, Anna M. Stewart, Michael G. Buhnerkempe, Devang Sanghavi Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A descriptive study of a novel pharmacist led health outreach service for those experiencing homelessness
ConclusionsAssertive outreach by pharmacist independent prescribers for people who are homeless is feasible and leads to increased access to medicines for acute and chronic health problems. Further work is needed to evaluate the impact of this new service on key clinical outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 7, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Frances Lowrie, Lauren Gibson, Ian Towle, Richard Lowrie Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research