Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation) by Title
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Feasibility of an internationally recognized conformitè europëenne equivalent mark for medical devices in africa: a review of current literature
(University of the Western cape, 2024)Medical devices are crucial to health systems and are critical to addressing the disease burden of African countries. In light of the importance of diagnosis and surgical intervention in healthcare, medical devices such ... -
The impact of universal health coverage and national health expenditure on the main health determinants on central America countries and the Caribbean
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Health is considered as a sensitive marker of the sustainable development of a population. In Central America and Caribbean (CAC) region, the majority of countries are considered middle-income economies with significant ... -
Innovator Medicines Versus Generic Medicine Package Inserts Safety Amendments, the Reality in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Availability of clinically relevant and unbiased medicine information goes a long way in promoting rational use of medicines. The package insert (PI) is one of the sources of information utilised by healthcare professionals ... -
Investigating the Economic Impact of Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Requirements in the United States
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Technological advancements applied to healthcare may holistically improve the economic burden of prescription medication costs. United States legislative actions requiring utilization of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) ... -
An investigation into the competency framework required for the responsible pharmacist in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in South Africa
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)The pharmaceutical manufacturing sector operates within a highly regulated environment, with companies accountable to South African statutory bodies. The responsible pharmacist (RP) is responsible for their company’s ... -
Knowledge, perceptions and practices of risk-based monitoring among clinical practitioners in the United States
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study investigated the current knowledge, perceptions, and practices of Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) using written and verbal responses to an ethics review board approved questionnaire. Responses were collected from ... -
Knowledge-based integration of Zimbabwean traditional medicines into the National Healthcare System: A case study of prostate cancer
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This study sought to identify the bottlenecks in the promotion of Zimbabwean Traditional Medicines (ZTMs) towards improving the national healthcare delivery system. The indigenous medicines lost value and recognition to ... -
Mobile phone applications targeted towards medicine adherence in Africa: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2020)According to the WHO (2017), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which include stroke, cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes is the leading cause of death and is responsible for seventy one percent ... -
Monitoring and evaluation of medical products regulatory systems and harmonization in west Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The Food & Drug Authority (FDA) defined regulatory harmonization as a process where regulatory agencies align technical guidelines for marketing and the development of pharmaceutical products all over the world. Regulatory ... -
Ongoing development of guidelines for biosimilar medicines assessment in Uganda: Critical evaluation and recommendations for inclusion
(University of Western Cape, 2020)A Biosimilar is defined as a biologic product that is similar but not identical to the reference/originator biologic product. Biologic products have raised hopes of improving the quality of life especially in the treatment ... -
Perceptions of the pharmaceutical industry and regulators in South Africa towards registration harmonisation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Medicines have to be regulated in an effort to monitor their quality, safety, and efficacy. The process of medicines registration is lengthy, costly, and document-heavy. Many countries have limited expertise and resources ... -
Pharmacoeconomic evaluation in Egypt and its role in the medicine reimbursement
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Aim: The purpose of this research was to assess the validity of pharmacoeconomic evaluation in Egypt three years after the guideline was issued and analyse challenges and opportunities for improvement. Objectives: To conduct ... -
Pharmacovigilance: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Healthcare Professionals towards Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting In Central Region of Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess level of knowledge, attitude and practices of dispensing healthcare professionals towards adverse drug reactions (ADR) reporting and to determine if there are any differences in knowledge, ... -
Review of medicine registration system in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Registration of medicines is an essential function of the national medicine regulatory system of any country. Since the start of the medicine registration system in Tanzania in early 2000s, no systematic review has been ... -
Review of medicine registration system in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Registration of medicines is an essential function of the national medicine regulatory system of any country. Since the start of the medicine registration system in Tanzania in early 2000s, no systematic review has been ... -
Review of the effectiveness of the medicines regulatory systems in Zambia over the period 1995 to 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Due to inadequacy of data on the effectiveness of medicines regulatory systems in Zambia, this study was framed. The aim was to evaluate legislative provisions for medicines regulation under three legalregulatory- frameworks ... -
Review of the effectiveness of the medicines regulatory systems in Zambia over the period 1995 to 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Due to inadequacy of data on the effectiveness of medicines regulatory systems in Zambia, this study was framed. The aim was to evaluate legislative provisions for medicines regulation under three legalregulatory- frameworks ... -
Situation analysis study on nanomedicines regulation and assessment practices in Zazibona active countries
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Nanomedicines are loosely defined as medicines that seek to apply nanotechnology. Currently, nanomedicines are available for clinical use, including treatments for cancer, high cholesterol, hepatitis, COVID-19 vaccination, ... -
The development of a study protocol, and ethics and regulatory approval documentation, for evaluation of clinical efficacy of Sutherlandia frutescens in adult type-2 diabetics
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide and it is becoming a significant medical problem in low- and middle-income countries. The condition can be controlled with a lifelong commitment to blood sugar ... -
The use of complementary and alternative medicines in the treatment of menopausal symptoms by private healthcare patients in Pretoria, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)BACKGROUND The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. While observational studies indicate that CAMs can bring some relief of symptoms, there is mixed ...