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The prevalence and perception of self ‐medication among adults in the Klang Valley, Malaysia
ConclusionThe prevalence of self ‐medication is high among adults in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Adults who self‐medicate view the consequences of self‐medication in a positive light and may be influenced by previous personal or shared experiences. As certain risks with self‐medication may be underestimated, efforts to educ ate the public while promoting a more proactive approach among healthcare professionals should be encouraged. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 25, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Chi Zen Mok, Renukha Sellappans, Jason Siau Ee Loo Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients with heart failure: Beers Criteria ‐based study
ConclusionsA high percentage of PIMs was found among a sample of elderly Lebanese HF patients. HF multidisciplinary team is needed to control the prescription of PIMs in this vulnerable population. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 16, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mariam Zahwe, Hadi Skouri, Samar Rachidi, Maurice Khoury, Samar Noureddine, Hussain Isma ’eel, Hani Tamim, Amal Al‐Hajje Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Clinical and cost effectiveness of a multi ‐professional medication reviews in care homes (CAREMED)
ConclusionsIn line with other medication review based interventions in care homes, two MPMRs improved medication appropriateness but failed to demonstrate improvements in clinical outcomes. From a health system perspective costs where estimated to increase overall and therefore a different model of medicines management is required. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 13, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: James A. Desborough, Allan Clark, Julie Houghton, Tracey Sach, Val Shaw, Viveca Kirthisingha, Richard C. Holland, David J. Wright Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A systematic review using the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify barriers and facilitators to the adoption of prescribing guidelines
ConclusionsMultiple behavioural factors affect the adoption of prescribing guidelines. The results aided the understanding of factors that may be targeted to increase guideline compliance. However, barriers and facilitators can vary significantly in different environments; therefore, research that targets particular healthcare settings and patient populations may provide further evidence to increase the specificity and credibility of intervention strategies. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 13, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Paulina Paksaite, Margaret Watson, Joel Crosskey, Eni Sula, Celine West Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 28, Issue 4, Page i-iv, August 2020. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 8, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

A healthcare professional's understanding of the medication information ‐seeking behaviour of patients: significance in the digital era
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 28, Issue 4, Page 299-300, August 2020. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 8, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jimmy Jose Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Pharmacy services and role development in UK general practice: a cross ‐sectional survey
ConclusionGeneral practice pharmacy professionals deliver clinical and non ‐clinical services which may benefit patients, general practice and the healthcare system. General practices and national organisations should provide GPPPs with tailored support and exploit the combined strengths of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to tackle increased workload. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Vilius Savickas, Ellie Foreman, Anmol Ladva, Sukvinder K. Bhamra, Ravi Sharma, Sarah A. Corlett Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Proposed model for hospital and community pharmacy services during COVID ‐19 pandemic in Nigeria
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, EarlyView. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 3, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kenneth Bitrus David, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi Tags: Letter To The Editor Source Type: research

Where are oral and dental adverse drug effects in product information?
ConclusionsWe recommend that regulatory authorities such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia create an additional section for oral/dental adverse effects so they are easier to find, which may assist health professionals detect recognise and report adverse drug effects manifesting in the oral cavity. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 1, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Leanne Teoh, Kay Stewart, Geraldine Moses Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Health professional perspectives of expanded practice in rural community pharmacy in Australia
ConclusionThis study confirms the importance of a collaborative, local model to deliver expanded pharmacy services for rural communities. Health professionals were found to largely support expanding pharmacy practice, agreeing about the improved access to health care that would be provided for people living in rural and remote Australia. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 29, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Selina Taylor, Alice Cairns, Beverley Glass Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The outcome of domiciliary medication reviews and their impact: a systematic review
AbstractObjectivesMedication reviews in the domiciliary setting are becoming more prevalent internationally. Understanding the benefits of these reviews is essential to ensuring quality healthcare services. To date there has not been a systematic evaluation of the outcomes of these services and their impact on patients. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken with a view to understanding the impact of medication reviews in this setting. Controlled and uncontrolled studies were included. Outcomes were categorised according to the ECHO model. A narrative synthesis was developed.Key findingsNineteen out of 31 pap...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 27, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Patricia McCormick, Rebecca Chennells, Bridget Coleman, Ian Bates Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Community pharmacy: a crucial enabler in creating the effectiveness study environment in the Salford Lung Studies
ConclusionsThe involvement and integration of community pharmacy as a key partner in the SLS was pivotal in securing the delivery of these world ‐first clinical effectiveness studies. To our knowledge, this has not been previously achieved in a study of a pre‐licensed maintenance therapy for a common disease in primary care. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 25, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: David A. Leather, Steve Howard, Gerry Haydock, Linda Stephens Tags: Personal View Source Type: research

Oral non ‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug use in recreational runners participating in Parkrun UK: Prevalence of use and awareness of risk
ConclusionsSome recreational runners have a high use of NSAIDs, which is chronic in nature and a potential health risk. Recreational runners want more information on the harms and benefits of NSAIDs. Race event organizers should provide evidence ‐based advice on the use of NSAIDs. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - June 20, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Craig James Rosenbloom, Faye L Morley, Imran Ahmed, Anthony Richard Cox Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research