OBJECTIVE To calculate the variable costs involved with the process of delivering erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA) in European dialysis practices. METHODS A conceptual model was developed to classify the processes and sub-processes followed in the pharmacy (ordering from supplier, receiving/storing/delivering ESA to the dialysis unit), dialysis unit (dose determination, ordering, recei...

OBJECTIVE To determine the level of importance pharmacy students placed on science and mathematics subjects for pursuing a career in pharmacy. METHOD Two hundred fifty-four students completed a survey instrument developed to investigate students' perceptions of the relevance of science and mathematics subjects to a career in pharmacy. Pharmacy students in all 4 years of a master of pharmacy (...

Report of the 2011-2012 AACP Professional Affairs Committee: Addressing the Teaching Excellence of Volunteer Pharmacy Preceptors Betty Jean Harris, Chair, Michell Butler, Elizabeth Cardello, Robin Corelli, Wafa Dahdal, Mary Gurney, Kristopher Harrell, John Murphy, Douglas Pisano, Meghan Sullivan, Janet Teeters, Lynette Bradley-Baker Husson University School of Pharmacy, One College Circle, Bang...

abstractthe present study aimed to evaluate pharmacy practice regarding dietary supplements in tehran (i.r. iran). so, the factors affecting on pharmacists' practice including their knowledge, attitude, and some underlying factors were evaluated. this is an observational knowledge; attitude and practice (kap) study. the unit of analysis include community pharmacies located in tehran. the d...

Implementing Pharmacy Informatics in College Curricula: The AACP Technology in Pharmacy Education and Learning Special Interest Group Ross E. Vanderbush, PharmD, H. Glenn Anderson, Jr, PharmD, William K. Fant, PharmD, Brad S. Fujisaki, BS, Patrick M. Malone, PharmD, Paul L. Price, PharmD, Maria C. Pruchnicki, PharmD, Teresa L. Sterling, PharmD, Kara D. Weatherman, PharmD, Karl G. Williams, BS P...

An Environmental Scan on the Status of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Colleges/ Schools of Pharmacy: Report of the 2009-2010 Academic Affairs Standing Committee Gary M. Oderda, PharmD, MPH, Robin M. Zavod, PhD, Jean T. Carter, PharmD, PhD, Johnnie L. Early, PhD, Pamela U. Joyner, EdD, Harold Kirschenbaum, MS, PharmD, Eric J. Mack, PhD, Andrew P. Traynor, PharmD, and Cecilia M. ...

a South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Charleston, SC b American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, KS c American Pharmacists Association, Washington, DC d American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD e Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA f Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ada, OH g National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Arlington, VA h Notr...

1Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 2Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, Clinical Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 3Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pi...

The present study aims to explore the perceptions among pharmacy practitioners in Libya on the importance of social pharmacy education. A qualitative methodology was employed to conduct this study. Using a purposive sampling technique, a total of ten Libyan registered pharmacists were interviewed. Based on the content analysis of the interviews, two major themes emerged, namely the understandin...