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Assessment of adverse drug reactions caused by HAART at antiretroviral clinics in the Maseru district, Lesotho
(2014)Antiretroviral drugs are successful in controlling HIV/AIDS and reducing disease progression. Antiretroviral regimens are stopped in up to 25% of all patients during their initial treatment therapy as a result of adverse ... -
Factors leading to uncontrolled blood pressure in patients taking antihypertensive medication in Mafeteng, Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)In 2015, the World Health Orhanisation (WHO) stated that 1.13 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, with the African region having the highest prevalence of approximately 46.0%, and the American region the ... -
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University, 2004)The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ... -
Medicine treatment patterns of HIV/AIDS patients at a rural district hospital in the North West province
(2013)Globally an estimated 33.4 million people were living with HIV/AIDS by 2008 (UNAIDS, 2009a:7). One of the main challenges facing the Republic of South Africa (RSA) today is the HIV/AIDS epidemic (NSP, 2007:17). By mid-year ... -
Pharmacists’ perception towards pharmacovigilance and the reporting of adverse drug reactions in South Africa.
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Pharmacovigilance in South Africa is not being utilised in a desired manner. This study highlights pharmacists’ expectations and limitations towards adverse drug reaction reporting in their pharmaceutical sector. Current ... -
Prescribing patterns of antiretroviral drugs in the private health care sector in South Africa : a drug utilisation review
(North-West University, 2005)HIV/AIDS is already the leading cause of death worldwide (Unicef et al., 2004:10) with more than 5 million people out of a total of 46 million South Africans that were HIV positive in 2004, giving a total population ... -
A retrospective analysis of the usage patterns of antiretroviral drugs : a pharmacoeconomic approach
(North-West University, 2008)More people living with HIV/AIDS reside in South Africa than any other country in the world, and the nation faces colossal challenges in broadening its response to the now-mature and widespread HIV epidemic (WHO, 2005:1). ... -
A review of antiretroviral medicine cost in primary health care clinics in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2010)HIV/AIDS treatment is costly. Lesotho as a resource–limited country depends mostly on donor funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and care. Knowledge of how much was spent on treatment of HIV/AIDS was lacking. This leads to ... -
Therapeutic drug monitoring of gentamicin and amikacin in hospitalised patients in a private hospital, Western Cape
(North-West University (South-Africa)., 2019)Background: The burden of resistant bacteria is increasing and to ensure optimal treatment with the antibiotics currently available, therapeutic drug monitoring should be performed when prescribing aminoglycosides. ... -
The treatment of asthma : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University, 2005)During 2004 the South African Pharmaceutical sector experienced a drastic change in the pricing system of pharmaceuticals. The aim of this study was to analyse the usage and cost associated with asthma medication according ... -
Usage patterns and cost analysis of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors using a medical aid claims database
(North-West University, 2004)ACE inhibitors have been widely used in the treatment of certain diseases of the cardiovascular system, the major use being hypertension, since all ACE inhibitors are prescribed for its treatment. ACE inhibitors is also ... -
The value of the "top twenty" pharmaceutical products as a management instrument in a managed health care organisation
(North-West University, 2004)Health is a fundamental human right. Access to health care, which includes providing a population with safe, effective, good quality drugs at the least possible cost, is a prerequisite to realising that right. Drugs or ...