Drug Safety in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges

by Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi (Editor)

Overview

Drug Safety in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges provides comprehensive information on drug safety issues in developing countries. Drug safety practice in developing countries varies substantially from country to country. This can lead to a rise in adverse reactions and a lack of reporting can exasperate the situation and lead to negative medical outcomes. This book documents the history and development of drug safety systems, pharmacovigilance centers and activities in developing countries, describing their current situation and achievements of drug safety practice. Further, using extensive case studies, the book addresses the challenges of drug safety in developing countries. - Provides a single resource for educators, professionals, researchers, policymakers, organizations and other readers with comprehensive information and a guide on drug safety related issues - Describes current achievements of drug safety practice in developing countries - Addresses the challenges of drug safety in developing countries - Provides recommendations, including practical ways to implement strategies and overcome challenges surrounding drug safety

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128204122
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	06/03/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	686
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Prof. Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, UAE (Previously known as Ajman University). He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) from Sana’a University, Yemen and obtained a Master and PhD degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. He has more than 20 years experience in education, practice and research in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. He has held various academic and professional positions including Deputy Dean for Medical Sciences College; PharmD program director, Head of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice department; Head of Teaching & learning committee, Head of Training Committee, head of the curriculum committee and other committees. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in international journals, and book chapters and edited more than 10 books by Elsevier, Springer, Taylors & Francis, USA. Prof.Yaser has supervised/co-supervised many PhD, Master, PharmD and B-Pharm students. He is a reviewer for eight recognized international peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Yaser prepared, designed, and wrote many pharmacy programs for many universities including Master of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice program; PharmD program and BPharm program; internship/clerkships for Master, PharmD and BPharm programs; more than 30 courses related to Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, Social Pharmacy and Patients care.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Drug safety-related issues1. Introduction: Why do we need a book on drug safety in developing countries?2. Medications safety-related terminology3. Medications registration and marketing: safety-related issues4. Pharmacovigilance5. Adverse drug reactions6. Medication errors7. Self-medication8. Antibiotics safety issue9. Drug-related problems10. Counterfeit and substandard medications11. Medication abuse and misuse12. Storage and disposal of medications13. Safety of medications in special population14. Herbal medicines safety issues15. Medications safety resources and tools16. Medications safety pharmacoeconomics-related issues17. Evidence-based medications safety practice18. Technology in medications safety19. Medications safety research issues20. Quality indicators for medications safety Section 2: Drug Safety in Asia21. Drug safety in Malaysia 22. Drug safety in Thailand23. Drug safety in Indonesia24. Drug safety in Pakistan25. Drug safety in India26. Drug safety in Nepal27. Drug safety in Sri Lanka28. Drug Safety in China Section 3: Drug Safety in Middle East 29. Drug safety in Yemen30. Drug safety in Saudi Arabia31. Drug safety in UAE32. Drug safety in Jordan33. Drug safety in Lebanon34. Drug safety in Palestine35. Drug safety in Qatar Section 4: Drug Safety in Africa36. Drug safety in Sudan37. Drug safety in Egypt38. Drug safety in Nigeria39. Drug safety in Mali40. Drug safety in Burkina Faso Section 5: Drug Safety in Latin America41. Drug safety in Chile Section 6: Comparisons and conclusions 42. Compare between the developing countries43. Drug Safety in Developing Versus Developed countries

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Uses case studies to examine the current status and future direction of global drug safety

Editorial Reviews

"This book offers a unique perspective on drug safety issues in developing countries and a comparison of different aspects including pharmacovigilance, medication errors, counterfeit medications, abuse, and storage and disposal. It highlights achievements and challenges for drug safety issues in over 21 countries and offers solutions to overcome these barriers. The significance of this book allows readers to understand how these drug safety challenges in developing countries can be improved to reduce adverse drug events to lower morbidity and mortality." —Doody Reviews

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