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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 ...
Prescribing patterns of antiretroviral drugs in the private health care sector in South Africa : a drug utilisation review
(North-West University, 2005)
HIV/AIDS is already the leading cause of death worldwide (Unicef et al., 2004:10) with more than 5 million people out of a total of 46 million South Africans that were HIV positive in 2004, giving a total population ...
Pharmacoeconomic modelling for policy decision-making : the case of sofosbuvir for hepatitis C infection in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
The main purpose of this study was to empower policy-makers to make informed decisions about the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in light of the vast array of novel treatments being developed for this disease. A two-dimensional ...
Usage analysis of dermatological products according to a medicine claims database
(North-West University, 2006)
A large number of people all over the world suffer from skin conditions. Dermatological problems comprise about 10 % of a general practitioner's caseload and probably more for pharmacists. The literature furthermore ...
Availability of registered pharmaceutical structures in South Africa : 2003 until 2008
(North-West University, 2009)
Despite the deteriorated state of health care in South Africa, the government remains committed to realising the right of every citizen to access health care, including good, quality and essential drugs. In recognising the ...
Aspects of drug usage in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa : A managed health care approach
(North-West University, 2008)
Background: According to the Council of Medical Schemes of South Africa (CMS, 2007:52), nearly seventeen percent of the total benefits paid during 2006 were for medicine. Medicine is thus a cost-driving contributor to total ...
Prescribing patterns of medicines used in Parkinson's and other related diseases in the private health care sector of South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
Parkinson's disease is the most recurrent movement disorder and has a radical effect on the lives of people. This chronic neurological disorder is accompanied by a significant social and financial burden with a negative ...
Medicine claims in South Africa : an analysis of the prescription patterns of providers in the private health care sector
(North-West University, 2010)
Due to the fact that the function of dispensing is not the exclusive practice of a single profession, there is much conflict surrounding the issue: it forms the crux of the pharmacy profession but it also forms part of ...
Public-private partnerships : a qualitative approach to prospects for pharmacy in the South African health care environment
(North-West University, 2007)
BACKGROUND: Powerful public-private partnerships (PPPs) can only be established if the partners are able to deal with complexity. Such partnerships may serve to stimulate local community and economic development. Thus, it ...
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, ...