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An analysis of the usage of antibiotics in the private health care sector : a managed health care approach
(North-West University, 2004)
The most frequent intervention performed by physicians is the writing of a prescription. Modern medicine has been remarkably effective in managing diseases. Medicines play a fundamental role in the effectiveness, efficiency ...
Prescribing patterns of methylphenidate and atomoxetine containing products in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa
(North-West University, 2009)
The general aim of this study was to investigate the prescribing patterns of products that contain methylphenidate or atomoxetine in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa. A quantitative, retrospective ...
Retrospective analysis of the prescribing patterns of calcium channel blockers in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
Background: Calcium channel blockers are mainly divided into antihypertensive and antianginal treatment agents. In 2000 it was estimated that 972 million adults worldwide were living with hypertension and it is expected ...
A longitudinal study of the usage of acid reducing medicine using a medicine claims database
(North-West University, 2007)
Acid-related disorders are common, chronic conditions that have considerable impact on a patient's quality of life. In a study conducted by Majumdar et al. (2003:2411) the prevalence of chronic acid-related disorders was ...
A retrospective analysis of the usage patterns of antiretroviral drugs : a pharmacoeconomic approach
(North-West University, 2008)
More people living with HIV/AIDS reside in South Africa than any other country in the world, and the nation faces colossal challenges in broadening its response to the now-mature and widespread HIV epidemic (WHO, 2005:1). ...
A retrospective analysis of the prescribing patterns of isotretinoin
(North-West University, 2008)
Acne is a very common disease affecting approximately 85% of people in some stage of their life (Wolff et al., 2005:2). The systemic drug isotretinoin is the only acne drug which has an influence on all the pathophysiological ...
Prescribing patterns of antidepressants with known off–label indications among adults
(2014)
“Off-label use” is defined as the use of medicine for indications other than recommended or registered for, e.g. the prescribing of a particular active substance for a patient younger than the substance is recommended or ...
Prescribing patterns of asthma treatment in the private healthcare sector of South Africa
(2013)
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways and affects many people regardless of their age, gender, race and socioeconomic status. Since asthma is recognised as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in people ...
An analysis of medication adherence among epileptic patients in the private health sector of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Failure to respond to anti-epileptic (AED) treatment and achieving control over epilepsy has severe clinical consequences. The clinical consequences include an increase in the frequency of seizures and increased work and ...
Treatment patterns of dermatological disorders in the private health care sector of Namibia
(2013)
Many patients suffer from dermatological diseases throughout the world. Literature about this problem is emphasizing that it is getting worse. Factors such as poor hygiene, poverty and diseases such as HIV/AIDS, have ...