Pharmacy MDPI

10/10/2025

Primary Care Pharmacy (P*P) is essential for effective healthcare delivery. A recent study assessing pharmacy graduates’ competencies shows strong home visit skills and personal traits, but moderate performance in community engagement, highlighting the value of community-based exposure to further enhance readiness for P*P practice.

Read the full article to learn more: https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/139

"Primary Care Pharmacy Competencies of Graduates from a Community-Focused Curriculum: Self- and Co-Worker Assessments" by Kritsanee Saramunee et al.

Primary Care Pharmacy (P*P) plays a vital role in healthcare systems. This study evaluated the competencies of pharmacy graduates from a community-focused curriculum, emphasizing their skills and personal traits. A structured questionnaire assessed four domains: general characteristics (11 items), P...

08/10/2025

💊 Self-medication during pregnancy can pose serious risks to maternal health. A new study from Saudi Arabia reports a 36.5% prevalence of this practice among pregnant women, with factors such as education level, age, occupation, and miscarriage history playing significant roles. The findings emphasize the urgent need for awareness campaigns and regulatory measures to promote safe maternal care.

Read more in the full article: https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/138

"Factors, Attitudes, and Prevalence of Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia" by Alla Alhumaid et al.

Background: Self-medication (SM) among women during pregnancy poses a critical risk to maternal health, and SM is still commonly practiced in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aims to assess the factors, attitudes, and prevalence of SM among pregnant women in the Ministry of Health (MOH) First Hea...

07/10/2025

Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) are a major, preventable cause of patient harm. A national study in Jordan highlights significant differences between hospital and community pharmacists in DDI knowledge and practices, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies—enhancing interprofessional collaboration in hospitals and improving access to patient data in community pharmacies.

Read "Drug–Drug Interaction Management Among Pharmacists in Jordan: A National Comparative Survey" by Derar H. Abdel-Qader et al.

🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/137

Introduction: Drug–drug interactions (DDI) are a major, preventable cause of patient harm, a challenge amplified in Jordan by rising polypharmacy and documented high rates of medication errors. To date, no study in Jordan has systematically compared hospital and community pharmacists. This study a...

06/10/2025

We are happy to announce that the 2nd edition of the Special Issue “Advances in Experiential Learning in Pharmacy” is now online!

Following the success of the first edition, which highlighted innovative approaches and best practices in pharmacy education, this edition continues to explore how experiential learning is shaping the future of pharmacy training.

📌 Guest Editor: Dr. Sabrina Anne Jacob
📅 Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

We welcome your contributions and insights to advance education and practice in this vital field.

👉 Submit your work here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/pharmacy/special_issues/41PWG426CE

02/10/2025

Did you know that many young South Asians in England are unaware of the cardiovascular risks linked to harmful drinking? 📊 This study shows how students perceive the role of pharmacists in supporting those facing alcohol-related harm.

Read "Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours Towards Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Health Among Healthcare Students of South Asian Heritage in the UK: A Qualitative Study" by Jeevan Singh et al.

🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/136

Background: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality in England, with South Asians estimated to have a higher risk of CVD development compared to the general population. Harmful drinking is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but little is known about drinking behaviours amon...

26/09/2025

💉 We warmly welcome submissions to our special issue “The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Improving Vaccination Uptake”!

Guest Editor: Mary Bushell

Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions, yet challenges like vaccine hesitancy and limited access persist worldwide. This Special Issue explores the evolving role of pharmacists in increasing vaccination uptake, addressing barriers, and advancing strategies for safe and effective pharmacy-based vaccination programs.

📌 Submit your manuscript here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/pharmacy/special_issues/0GG755QPKP

Special Issue in journal Pharmacy: The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Improving Vaccination Uptake

25/09/2025

We were delighted to be part of the 16th APS PharmSci Conference! ✨🎉

It was a wonderful experience to see our journal presented during the conference and to welcome so many colleagues and visitors at our booth!

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by – your interest and inspiring conversations made this event truly memorable! 💡💬

Special thanks to the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences!

24/09/2025

📢 in Pharmacy MDPI!

Discover insights into pharmacy students’ confidence and knowledge in handling beta-lactam allergies and the value of focused education.

🔗 Read the full text: https://mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/135
Authors: Jamie L. Wagner et al.

Pharmacist engagement in allergy clarification has demonstrated increased appropriate antibiotic use. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and confidence of pharmacy students in their final professional year regarding beta-lactam (BL) allergies. Students from 5 schools of pharmac...

23/09/2025

📢 in Pharmacy MDPI!

Read about the operational challenges of intravenous push (IVP) administration of controlled substances in hospitals, including medication waste, documentation, and diversion risk. This multi-site study quantified pharmacy workforce time, costs, and opportunities for efficiency improvements across 16 hospitals in Southwest Florida.

"Assessing Pharmacy Costs of Intravenous Push Controlled Substance Waste in Hospital-Based Areas: A Multi-Site Study" by John Hertig et al.

🔗 https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/5/121

Intravenous push (IVP) administration of controlled substances in hospital settings presents operational challenges related to medication waste, documentation, and diversion risk. This multi-site observational study aimed to quantify the pharmacy workforce time and associated costs linked to IVP was...

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03/10/2022