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Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy Services provides the latest on the trend to a more product-centered and service-centered practice, eschewing traditional economic evaluation techniques that focus on product-to-product comparisons in favor of evaluating processes that measure costs and health outcomes.

Complete with examples focusing on best practices, including various study designs, types of pharmacy services, and types of outcomes being evaluated, the book emphasizes case studies and examples that help readers understand economic evaluation techniques. Many of these techniques are transferable across countries, especially where there are advanced and stable health systems in place. With the help of this practical guide, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the application of economic evaluation of pharmacy services.

Delivers a practical guide for conducting economic evaluations of hospital and community pharmacy services Documents the literature around health economic evaluation and innovative pharmacy services Guides the development of a standardized health economic evaluation tool to evaluate these services

Social and Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Present Challenges and Future Solutions examines the particularities of low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions based on their needs, culture and available resources. Drawing from the firsthand experience of researchers and practitioners working in these countries, this book addresses the socio-behavioral aspects of pharmacy and health, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical policy, supply management and marketing, pharmacoepidemiology and public health pharmacy specific to low- and middle-income countries.

While some practices may be applied appropriately in disparate places, too often pharmacy practice in low- and middle-income countries is directly copied from successes in developed countries, despite the unique needs and challenges low- and middle-income countries face.

Examines key issues and challenges of pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sector specific to low- and middle-income countries Compares pharmacy practice in developed and developing countries to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of each Provides a blueprint for the future of pharmacy in low- and middle-income countries, including patient-centered care, evidence-based care and promoting the role of the pharmacist for primary health care in these settings

Equitable Access to High-Cost Pharmaceuticals seeks to aid the development and implementation of equitable public health policies by pharmaco-economics professionals, health economists, and policymakers. With detailed country-by country analysis of policy and regulation, the Work compares and contrasts national healthcare systems to support researchers and practitioners identify optimal healthcare policy solutions. The Work incorporates chapters on global regulatory changes, health technology assessment guidelines, and competitive effectiveness research recommendations from international bodies such as the OECD or the EU. Novel policies such as horizon scanning, managed-entry agreement and post-launch monitoring are considered in detail. The Work also thoroughly reviews novel pharmaceuticals with particular research interest, including cancer drugs, orphan medicines, Hep C, and�personalized medicines.

Evaluates impact and efficacy of current access policies and pricing regulation of high-cost drugs Incorporates existing guidelines and recommendations by international organizations Compares and contrasts how different countries fund and police high-cost drug access Explores novel and emergent policies, including managed entry agreement, analysis of real world data and differential pricing Reviews novel pharmaceuticals of current research interest

Pharmacy Practice Research Case Studies provides examples and details regarding how pharmacy practice research has transformed over the past decade and how this is impacting overall health. This book presents several methodologies and techniques used in current pharmacy practice. According to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, countries around the world are aiming to achieve Universal Health Coverage. In this context, pharmacists are a vital part of the healthcare teams and the book portrays the research methods used in conducting pharmacy practice and medicines use research. The professional role of pharmacists has evolved tremendously over the past few decades across the globe and the pace of change has been interestingly phenomenal in varying aspects. The book provides a great resource for pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, policymakers, and researchers to understand the dimensions of practice, education, research, and policy concerning pharmacy, and it provides the synthesis of the development so far, pointing to the needs and demands of the future. Provides updates on current practices and research methodologies used in pharmacy and their evolution over the last decade Offers insight into research that can be applied to global pharmacy practice Uses case studies to demonstrate how sustainable pharmacy practice can be in other settings and other countries

Health Literacy in Medicines Use and Pharmacy: A Definitive Guide highlights issues related to medication literacy from the context of the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals. This definitive guide will undoubtedly serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals in training and practice, fostering excellence in patient care globally. The book provides a clear explanation of medication literacy, presents different tools to assess health and medication literacy, readability, and comprehensibility of written medicine information (WMI), and elaborates on different approaches to develop customized and patient-friendly WMI. The book also covers health and medication literacy in special populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and pregnant/lactating patients. Written by experts in health communication, this book will help pharmacists, other health professionals, educators, students, and regulators, who need to develop customized educational materials that can be understood by a broad range of patients, especially those with low health literacy.

Focuses on applying health literacy specifically within pharmacy and medicine use context, leading to a compilation of important content about medication literacyEmpowers healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge about medication literacyProvides different approaches to develop customized and patient-friendly written medicines information, including using pictograms in medication instructionsHighlights the use of information and digital health technology in medication literacy, including mHealth applications, wearable devices, educational videos, and gamification strategies

Provides readers with a framework to understand and analyze several medicine pricing policies. Through case studies from countries across geographies and income tiers, this book explores the challenges and opportunities related to price control experiences. Studying global policies this book discusses approaches, strategies, and the underlying pharmaceutical pricing practices used to provide advice for formulating highly effective policies. Alongside the cases, this book covers appropriate research methods for pricing analysis, the essential components of pricing policy, data quality, and the generic structure of a pharmaceutical pricing policy.

Covers the most updated pricing material on the drug pricing control policiesDemonstrates in real terms, how a medicine pricing policy is formed in a countryDiscusses the empiric basis of forming a medicines pricing policy

In response to recent advancements in technology and the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Three Volume Set, is a comprehensive reflection of the transformative shifts in pharmaceutical policy, practice, and research. Covering a wide range of subjects including clinical pharmacy, socio-administrative and behavioral pharmacy, and the critical field of pharmacovigilance, this second edition is hailed as the most comprehensive reference resource in the field. With a collection of over 210 chapters contributed by field experts spanning three volumes, this second edition seamlessly bridges the gap between foundational principles and emerging trends, providing readers with a rich understanding of the multifaceted aspects of pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy.Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Three Volume Set, Second Edition is an indispensable tool allowing practitioners, researchers, and students alike to easily navigate the ever-changing landscape of pharmacy in the 21st century.

This book provides an overview of the global pharmaceutical pricing policies. Medicines use is increasing globally with the increase in resistant microbes, emergence of new treatments, and because of awareness among consumers. This has resulted in increased drug expenditures globally. As the pharmaceutical market is expanding, a variety of pharmaceutical pricing strategies and policies have been employed by drug companies, state organizations and pharmaceutical pricing authorities.

This book provides an overview of the global pharmaceutical pricing policies. As the pharmaceutical market is expanding, a variety of pharmaceutical pricing strategies and policies have been employed by drug companies, state organizations and pharmaceutical pricing authorities.

This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy.

A comprehensive and granular insight into the challenges of promoting rational medicine, this book serves as an essential resource for health policy makers and researchers interested in national medicines policies. Country-specific chapters have a common format, beginning with an overview of the health system and regulatory and policy environments, before discussing the difficulties in maintaining a medicines supply system, challenges in ensuring access to affordable medicines and issues impacting on rational medicine use. Numerous case studies are also used to highlight key issues and each chapter concludes with country-specific solutions to the issues raised. Written by highly regarded academics, the book includes countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.

A comprehensive and granular insight into the challenges of promoting rational medicine, this book serves as an essential resource for health policy makers and researchers interested in national medicines policies.

It focuses on pertinent key issues in global pharmaceutical policy including medicines safety, generic medicines, pharmaceutical supply chain, medicines financing, access and affordability of medicines, rational use of medicines, pharmacy health services research and access to vaccines and biological products.

It focuses on pertinent key issues in global pharmaceutical policy including medicines safety, generic medicines, pharmaceutical supply chain, medicines financing, access and affordability of medicines, rational use of medicines, pharmacy health services research and access to vaccines and biological products.

The first edition of Pharmacy Practice Research Methods provided a contemporary overview of pharmacy practice research, discussing relevant theories, methodologies, models and techniques.