Knowledge among Drug Dispensers and Antimalarial Drug Prescribing Practices in Public Health Facilities in Dar es Salaam. [PDF]
, 2013 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 AA +3 more
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The Pan African Medical Journal, 2013 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]
مجله ایرانی آموزش در علوم پزشکی, 2012 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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Risks of drug-based deviant adaptation and prevention in adolescents [PDF]
Национальный психологический журнал, 2018 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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Towards ‘sensible’ drug information: critically exploring drug intersectionalities, ‘Just Say No,’ normalisation and harm reduction [PDF]
, 2017 Aim: This article examines the impact of new psychoactive substances (NPS) on drug service interventions using a case study of professional practitioners in South East England.
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Use of drug information resources by the community pharmacist in Penang, Malaysia
Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics, 2010 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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Pharmacy, 2020 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
Perspectives in Clinical Research, 2021 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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Evaluation of HIV/AIDS patients' knowledge on antiretroviral drugs
Brazilian Journal of Infectious DiseasesLack 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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National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1988
, 2018 Since 1985, as part of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse, substantial survey research has been undertaken to assess the extent of drug problems, the effectiveness of interventions, and the impact of aspects of the campaign.
Drugs of Dependence Branch, National Drug Abuse Information Centre
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