BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that 80-90% of doctors in most countries across the world are frequently visited by pharmaceutical company representatives (PCRs).
Mustafa Ali Alssageer +1 more
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The Effect of Modern Educational Strategies in Reducing Intravenous Drug Administration Error: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Among medication errors, intravenous medication administration errors are especially important. The lack of medication information can be one of the causes of medication errors.
Nasrin Sharifi +2 more
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Disclosure of Clinical Trial Data: Why Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act Should Be Restored [PDF]
Clinical trial data generated during the FDA drug approval process can be very valuable. While patients and doctors desperately need this information to make informed choices about medical treatment, drug sponsors strive to keep this resource secret to ...
Boyce, Janene
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Risks of drug-based deviant adaptation and prevention in adolescents [PDF]
Background. The relevance of the study is fueled by the emergence of new types of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, “rejuvenation” of children and adolescents who use drugs.
Aminat D. Vyslova
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Reporting bias in drug trials submitted to the Food and Drug Administration: review of publication and presentation. [PDF]
BackgroundPrevious studies of drug trials submitted to regulatory authorities have documented selective reporting of both entire trials and favorable results.
Bacchetti, Peter +2 more
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Use of drug information resources by the community pharmacist in Penang, Malaysia
Purpose This study aimed to identify the types of drug information resources used by community pharmacists in daily practice in Penang, Malaysia. Method A cross-sectional based survey was conducted among randomly selected community pharmacists in Penang ...
Mohamed Hassali +2 more
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Little is known about the types of drug information inquiries (DIIs) prescribers caring for older adults ask pharmacists during routine practice. The objective of this research was to analyze the types of DIIs prescribing clinicians of Programs of All ...
David L. Bankes +3 more
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Information adequacy of medicine package inserts in India: A critical evaluation
Objectives: Package inserts (PIs) are used by physicians and other health-care providers as ready source of approved prescribing information. In India, they are subject to statutory regulations that specify the information to be provided under various ...
Bikramjit Barkondaj +5 more
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Knowledge among Drug Dispensers and Antimalarial Drug Prescribing Practices in Public Health Facilities in Dar es Salaam. [PDF]
Irrational prescribing and dispensing of antimalarials has been identified as a contributing factor in the emergence of malaria parasites resistant to existing antimalarial drugs.
Kamuhabwa, Appolinary Ar +1 more
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Evaluation of HIV/AIDS patients' knowledge on antiretroviral drugs
Lack of information on antiretroviral drugs or the misunderstanding of available information can facilitate incorrect use of such drugs. This can result in non-adherence to the prescribed regimen, leading to a great possibility of a therapeutic failure ...
Regina Flávia de Castro Almeida +1 more
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