Hospital pharmacy technicians practice and perceptions in France and Quebec, Canada
ConclusionsOverall, HTP from France and Quebec shared a satisfaction about their profession. They showed an interest in increased recognition and responsibilities (e.g. training, pharmacist support). (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christel Roland, Aur élie Guérin, Pascal Vaconsin, Jean‐François Bussières Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Pharmacy student and pharmacist perceptions of professional socialism and communication in a real ‐life clinical setting
ConclusionsInterprofessional learning has an important role for all working within the multidisciplinary healthcare team and contributes to the development of collaborative working relationships. It should be introduced and reinforced throughout undergraduate studies and continued in the workplace. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Alice P. McCloskey, Joanne Brown, Sharon Haughey, Roisin O'Hare Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 26, Issue 6, Page i-iv, December 2018. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Longitudinal interprofessional student ‐led clinics – a formula for implementation
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 26, Issue 6, Page 473-474, December 2018. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ramesh Lahiru Walpola, Carl Richard Schneider Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Assessing the referral of clients with respiratory symptoms to general physicians: a survey of community pharmacists in Beirut
ConclusionThis study has shown that there is a need for further investigation into the practices of community pharmacists of Beirut. An action plan may be advised to alleviate the burden of patients who might currently be under ‐referred and experience morbidity as a result. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hala El Mikati, Christopher A. Maroun, Alexandre Armache, Amer Toutonji, Mayssam El Najjar, Farouk M. El ‐Khatib, Hala Ghattas Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Examining consumer purchase intentions of non ‐prescription medicines in supermarkets and community pharmacies
ConclusionsThis is the first study to examine the psychological drivers and barriers of purchase intentions of non ‐prescription medicines in supermarkets and community pharmacies, finding very different results across both retail settings. The study presents a comprehensive model of purchase intentions of non‐prescription medicines and recommends directions for pharmacy practitioners and supermarkets. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Gary Mortimer, Louise Grimmer, Syed M. Fazal ‐e‐Hasan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Discussing alcohol in medicines use reviews: experiences of patients in a community pharmacy context
AbstractObjectivesAlthough pharmacist ‐led medicines use reviews (MURs) are effective for medicines management, little is understood about patients’ experiences of alcohol‐related advice delivered therein. Sampling a population at high risk for misuse (within an area of socio‐economic deprivation), we explored patient experience s of alcohol‐related MURs.MethodsTwo focus groups were conducted with patients who had discussed alcohol in an MUR in the preceding 3  months (n = 9). Data were analysed thematically.Key findings and conclusionPatients were open to discussing alcohol in the MUR context. The absence of ...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kimberly Jamie, Emily J. Oliver, Alistair Paterson, Cate Whittlesea Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Examining consumer purchase intentions of non ‐prescription medicines in supermarkets and community pharmacies
ConclusionsThis is the first study to examine the psychological drivers and barriers of purchase intentions of non ‐prescription medicines in supermarkets and community pharmacies, finding very different results across both retail settings. The study presents a comprehensive model of purchase intentions of non‐prescription medicines and recommends directions for pharmacy practitioners and supermarkets. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 14, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Gary Mortimer, Louise Grimmer, Syed M. Fazal ‐e‐Hasan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Moral dilemmas reflect professional core values of pharmacists in community pharmacy
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, EarlyView. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Martine Kruijtbosch, Wilma G öttgens‐Jansen, Annemieke Floor‐Schreudering, Evert Leeuwen, Marcel L. Bouvy Source Type: research

Factors associated with adherence to antimicrobial stewardship after ‐hours
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, EarlyView. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 3, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mona Mostaghim, Thomas Snelling, Beata Bajorek Source Type: research

Barriers to medication adherence in patients prescribed medicines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a conceptual framework
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, EarlyView. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 3, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Claire Easthall, Natalie Taylor, Debi Bhattacharya Source Type: research

Barriers to medication adherence in patients prescribed medicines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a conceptual framework
ConclusionThe TDF enabled full exploration of adherence barriers including those relating to emotions which have received limited attention in the literature. This work has provided a conceptual framework for developing a questionnaire to identify an individual's adherence barriers which may then be coupled with appropriate behaviour change techniques to deliver a theory ‐based intervention tailored for individual need. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 2, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Claire Easthall, Natalie Taylor, Debi Bhattacharya Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research