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Non-prescribed antibiotic use for children at community levels in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Non-prescribed antibiotic use is an emerging risky practice around the globe. An inappropriate use involving nonprescription access is one …
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An analysis of COVID-19 information sources
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new situations that require the effective delivery of health information across the world and …
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Correction to: Study on identification, assay and organoleptic quality of veterinary medicines in Ethiopia
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Correction to: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists regarding asthma management: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
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Knowledge, attitude and perception of community pharmacists towards pharmacogenomics services in northern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and perception of community pharmacists towards pharmacogenomics services. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among …
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacists regarding asthma management: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
BACKGROUND: Asthma is a significant public health issue that poses a substantial health and economic burden. Despite the availability of …
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Prevalence, pattern and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among residents in Umuahia, Abia State, Southeast Nigeria: policy and public health implications
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has led to restrictions on movements and lockdown measures, which have resulted to higher utilization of over-the-counter drugs …
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Community pharmacy professionals’ practice in responding to minor symptoms experienced by pregnant women in Ethiopia: results from sequential mixed methods
BACKGROUND: In countries with limited access to healthcare services, community pharmacists' management of minor symptoms experienced by pregnant women could …
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COVID-19 vaccines: awareness, attitude and acceptance among undergraduate University students
BACKGROUND: The myths and conspiracy theories on the COVID-19 vaccine cause people to be hesitant and maleficent towards the vaccine. …
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Study on identification, assay and organoleptic quality of veterinary medicines in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Medicines of poor quality are currently prevailing problems undermining the quality of health care services in veterinary and human …
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A multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool for purchasing off-patent oncology medicines in Egypt
BACKGROUND: Multi- criteria decision analysis (MCDA) can assist policymakers in objectively choosing between alternative therapeutic options based on multiple value …
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Assessment of private health sector prescribing patterns and adherence to prescription format using World Health Organization core drug use indicators in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Currently, the private healthcare sector's role in healthcare delivery is growing in Ethiopia. However, there are limited studies on …
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Self-care practice among adult hypertensive patients at ambulatory clinic of tertiary teaching Hospital in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Globally, hypertension is a major public health problem and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease complications. To reduce and …
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The availability of priority medicines for children under 5 years in eThekwini, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Globally, an estimated 8.1 million children under 5 years die annually in developing countries. Ensuring essential medicines are accessible …
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Common deficiencies found in generic Finished Pharmaceutical Product (FPP) applications submitted for registration to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to investigate the common deficiencies observed in the Finished Pharmaceutical Product (FPP) section …
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An exploratory assessment of the legislative framework for combating counterfeit medicines in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Substandard and Falsified (SF) medical products are a growing global concern. They harm the individual patient, the healthcare system …
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Polypharmacy and the occurrence of potential drug–drug interactions among geriatric patients at the outpatient pharmacy department of a regional hospital in Durban, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Polypharmacy is the administration of an excessive number of medicines and a significant irrational medicine use practice. Little is …
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Training on adequate use of opioid analgesics in West and Central Africa: a neglected step on the way to access to essential medicines?
Alleviating acute and chronic pain is a moral imperative for health professionals and health systems, and it requires adequate access …
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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication among university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Self-medication of medicines is a global issue particularly among those with good access and familiarity with medications such …
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Evaluating the implementation of the standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) at a public South African tertiary institution and its associated primary health care (PHC) facilities
BACKGROUND: The standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) were a policy option recommended in the National Drug …