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Prescribing patterns of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for the period 2001 until 2006
(North-West University, 2007)
ACE inhibitors alone normalize blood pressure in approximately 50% of patients with mild- to- moderate hypertension, and many consider ACE inhibitors as first-line drugs for the treatment of high blood pressure (Jackson & ...
Overview of antidepressant usage and cost 2004 until 2006
(North-West University, 2007)
Depression has an increasingly significant economic impact and quality of life burden on patients, employers and third party payers worldwide (Hylan et a/., 1998:53). Current projections indicate that the global burden of ...
Medicine usage patterns in a district hospital : a therapeutic budget model approach
(North-West University, 2008)
According to the National Drug Policy one of the health services objectives is to ensure the availability and accessibility of essential drugs to all citizens. An economic objective of the same policy is to promote the ...
A retrospective analysis of potential drug interactions of antiretroviral prescriptions in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa
(2009)
There was a decrease in the percentage of DDls between ARVs and other drugs (clinical significance level 1) for 2005 as compared to 2004 due to the possible impact of PMBs on HN/AIDS implemented in South Africa in 2005. ...
Assessment of adverse drug reactions caused by HAART at antiretroviral clinics in the Maseru district, Lesotho
(2014)
Antiretroviral drugs are successful in controlling HIV/AIDS and reducing disease progression. Antiretroviral regimens are stopped in up to 25% of all patients during their initial treatment therapy as a result of adverse ...
Pharmacists’ perception towards pharmacovigilance and the reporting of adverse drug reactions in South Africa.
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
Pharmacovigilance in South Africa is not being utilised in a desired manner. This study highlights pharmacists’ expectations and limitations towards adverse drug reaction reporting in their pharmaceutical sector. Current ...
Influence of blood culture results on antimicrobial prescribing in a private hospital in North West, South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
Blood culture laboratory testing and the results thereof can be seen as a cornerstone for optimised antimicrobial treatment and has the power to influence and change how effectively patients are treated with antibiotics, ...
Evaluation of factors affecting the implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines in Lesotho
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
Lesotho has the second-highest prevalence of HIV-infection in the world (MOH, 2017).The successful implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines has a potentially optimal impact on HIV/AIDS management (Kripke et al., ...
Evaluation of the profile and standard of community pharmacy practice in Lesotho
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)
The profession of pharmacy is growing fast and like in many countries, Lesotho has seen more growth in community pharmacy practice. The increased number of community pharmacies should be matched with necessary regulations, ...
Epidemiology of childhood cancer in a section of the private health sector of South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
The study aimed at determining the incidence, prevalence and trends of childhood cancers over time, as well as identifying the common coexisting conditions in children and adolescents on treatment for cancer in the private ...