Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation) by Issue Date
Now showing items 21-37 of 37
-
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Change Management in a Biopharmaceutical Company
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This study aimed to review the change management implemented in a Biopharmaceutical company in Cape Town in the light of existing literature on change management theory. Three main constructs were identified: process of ... -
Change Management in a biopharmaceutical company
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study aimed to review the change management implemented in a Biopharmaceutical company in Cape Town in the light of existing literature on change management theory. Three main constructs were identified: process of ... -
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 ... -
The effect of dossier farming on medicine registration in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)In this study, the researcher wanted to determine the effect of dossier farming in medicine registration in South Africa by comparing the number of generic registrations of products tendered for the government for the ... -
Exploration of the training/educational background and the roles of regulatory affairs associates/officers in selected South African based pharmaceutical companies in Gauteng province
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Regulatory Affairs (RA), within the pharmaceutical business, could be a profession that covers different registration parameters of a pharmaceutical product. This is a profession that was developed to protect the public ... -
Awareness regarding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-related side effects in Johannesburg, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are amongst the most commonly used medications globally, as they are highly effective and easily accessible. The NSAIDs are indicated for mild to moderate pain management. The ... -
Exploring the factors influencing the sustainability of mobile clinics for the delivery of the expanded programme on immunisation to the rural areas of the Northern Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The Northern Cape province has not been able to achieve the 90% immunization target recommended for South Africa’s expanded programme on immunisation (EPI). The situation has been attributed to the lack of access to EPI ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Cannabidiol: A medicine, health supplement or foodstuff? Analysis of South African policies relating to the introduction of cannabidiol into the market
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)With the recent rise in the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) around the world, there are many cultivators, manufacturers, and sellers of CBD on the market. It is sold in different dosage forms including oils, used to treat ... -
A critical review of the who global report on traditional and complementary medicine 2019: implications for harmonization of traditional and complementary medicine regulation in Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)A broad range of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) practices and products is available and accessible to the population in many countries in Africa, and worldwide. Therefore, an effective and harmonized medicines ... -
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 ... -
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 ...