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Australian pharmacists: ready for increased non ‐prescription medicines reclassification
ConclusionsAustralian pharmacists believe that their profession has the capacity to safely and effectively manage a wider range of non ‐prescription medicines through increased reclassification in the contexts of patient safety and risk mitigation. This study has contributed to the global conversation on non‐prescription medicines access, providing momentum for practice and policy change. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 7, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Denise L. Hope, Phillip Woods, Amary Mey, Fiona S. Kelly, James Townshend, Lyndsee M. Baumann ‐Birkbeck, Michelle A. King Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Effect of a pharmacist ‐led intervention on adherence among patients with a first‐time prescription for a cardiovascular medicine: a randomized controlled trial in Norwegian pharmacies
ConclusionThe main outcome measure indicates that a short, structured pharmacist ‐led intervention may increase medication adherence for patients starting on chronic cardiovascular medication. However, these findings could not be confirmed by the NPD data analysis. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ragnar Hovland, Sara Bremer, Christine Frigaard, Solveig Henjum, Per Kristian Faksv åg, Erik Magnus Sæther, Ivar Sønbø Kristiansen Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Competence and confidence with prescribing in pharmacy and medicine: a scoping review
ConclusionsThere is little consensus from the outcomes of these studies related to prescribing competence or confidence. While some reflect positively on prescribing competence and confidence, others show major deficits in competence and lack of confidence. Further research needs to be done to evaluate pharmacist competence and confidence with respect to prescribing. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Cassandra Woit, Nese Yuksel, Theresa L. Charrois Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Labelling accuracy in low nicotine e ‐cigarette liquids from a sampling of US manufacturers
ConclusionsDespite the emergence of a global regulatory environment for e ‐cigarettes, inaccuracies still exist in nicotine concentration labelling, which may affect user habits and reliability of products used in smoking cessation. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 16, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Remonica Jackson, Mariah Huskey, Stacy Brown Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Using the big five inventory to evaluate the personality traits of Australian pharmacists
ConclusionsPharmacists displayed high scores on the traits of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness and scored moderately on the trait of openness. Confirmation with a larger sample size and evaluation in the context of pharmacy practice change may assist in overcoming barriers to change in the pharmacy profession. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jason J. Waddell, Lisa M. Nissen, Andrew R. Hale, Gregory Kyle Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

‘Sharing may not be caring’ – Prescription medication sharing among adults in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionsBorrowing and lending prescription medications are a common practice in the Saudi population. Further research is warranted into the development of successful approaches or interventions to reduce medication sharing behaviour. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Faten Alhomoud Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Stocking and over ‐the‐counter sale of misoprostol for medical abortion in Ghana’s community pharmacies: comparison of questionnaire and mystery client survey
ConclusionsIn contexts where access to safe abortion services is restricted, mystery client surveys, rather than conventional questionnaire ‐based survey techniques, may better illuminate stocking and over‐the‐counter sale of abortifacients at community pharmacies. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 19, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: John Kuumuori Ganle, Nana Tiwaa Busia, Leonard Baatiema Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Systematic review and narrative synthesis of pharmacist provided medicines optimisation services in care homes for older people to inform the development of a generic training or accreditation process
ConclusionsInformation regarding training and accreditation processes for care home pharmacists is limited. This study provides insight into potential codified and practical knowledge requirements for pharmacists assuming responsibility for the provision of pharmaceutical care within care homes. Further work involving stakeholders is required to identify the cultural knowledge requirements and to develop a training and accreditation process. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: David John Wright, Vivienne Maskrey, Annie Blyth, Nigel Norris, David P. Alldred, Christine M. Bond, James Desborough, Carmel M. Hughes, Richard Charles Holland Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Medication safety – pharmacy's contribution: call for papers
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 6, Page 477-478, December 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Anthony R. Cox, Philip A. Routledge, Simon J. Wilkins Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 6, Page i-iv, December 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Using a collaborative decision ‐making approach to identify, prioritise and respond to issues influencing Good Pharmacy Practice across countries of the Western Pacific Region
ConclusionsIdentification of GPP issues and the common major priority occurred with shared knowledge of the current state of practice across the WPR. The adopted methodology overcame cultural and practice differences to ensure full and equal participation of all delegates. The approach ensured ownership by all participants of the strategy and work plan developed to address competency and professional development in the WPR. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: John Jackson, Suzanne Caliph, Wai Keung Chui, Leonila Ocampo Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Biomonitoring of pharmacists and nurses at occupational risk from handling antineoplastic agents
Conclusions: These results demonstrate the growing need for genetic biomonitoring and biomonitoring of trace antineoplastic agents in the urine of health professionals who prepare and/or handle antineoplastic agents. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Andreza Negreli Santos, Rodrigo Juliano Oliveira, Lucas Roberto Pessatto, Roberto da Silva Gomes, Carlos Alberto Ferreira de Freitas Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A narrative review on the consultation tools available for pharmacists in the United Kingdom: do they facilitate person ‐centred care?
AbstractObjectivesTo identify consultation tools cited in the published literature and undertake a narrative review which establishes their scope to support the delivery of person ‐centred medicine‐focused consultations between community pharmacists and patients in the United Kingdom (UK).Key findingsNine consultation tools used in a pharmacy context were identified. Four tools (Calgary ‐Cambridge guide, MRCF, MUR and NMS advanced services and PaCT) were selected for further appraisal. None of the tools identified provided a suitable format or sufficient guidance to address all components required for the delivery of...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 21, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Daniel L. Da Costa, Sarah A. Corlett, Linda J. Dodds Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Systematic review to inform the development of a community pharmacy ‐based intervention for people affected by dementia
AbstractObjectivesPeople living with dementia (PWD) frequently receive medicine regularly from their community pharmacy, thus providing an opportunity to address either directly or through a carer any unmet medicine ‐related needs. The aim of this systematic review was to identify, describe, and evaluate the quality of the research for dementia‐specific pharmacy‐based interventions with potential for delivery through community pharmacy. This would inform the design of future services and associated trial s.Key FindingsThe systematic review process identified 29 studies. Interventions were categorised as medication r...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 16, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Eleanor Dann ‐Reed, Fiona Poland, David Wright Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Professional development beyond foundation training: a study of pharmacists working in Scotland
ConclusionPharmacists working towards advanced practice reported high levels of competence in expert professional practice, collaborative working relationships and education, training and development. While these results are promising, additional support is likely to be needed to cultivate leadership, management and research skills. Future training strategies need to consider this imbalance if we are to achieve national and international workforce goals for the professional development of pharmacists. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - October 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Anna Rueben, Paul Forsyth, Alison H. Thomson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research