Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
Research Article
Evaluation of Pharmacy Professionals' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Potential Drug-Drug Interactions: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Derso Teju Geremew, Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw, Wondim Ayenew, Minichil Chanie Worku, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Tewodros Ayalew Tessema, Wudneh Simegn, Melak Erara and Melese Legesse Mitku*
Background: The use of multiple medications the increased risk of Potential Drug-Drug Interactions (PDDIs) and the prevalence of PDDIs in the world is high, and this is a consequence of the complex Adverse Drug Effects (ADEs). This work assessed pharmacy professionals’ ability to recognize clinically significant Potential Drug-Drug interactions (PDDIs) as well as the information sources they use.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy professionals in Ethiopia. A self-administered survey was created to assess pharmacists' familiarity with PDDIs and their preferred sources of PDDI information. We employed 16 drug pairs to assess pharmacists' awareness of drug-drug interactions. The regression model was run to look at potential PDDI knowledge predictors.
Results: From 183 pharmacy.. View More»
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