Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation) by Title
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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 ... -
Use and consumer perceptions of dietary supplements in the fitness community of Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Health authorities around the world, including stringent ones, struggle to regulate dietary supplements. Health claims and actual effects of these products on users therefore are not adequately studied and monitored. In ...