Clinical pharmacist role in improving the knowledge and outcomes in patients using isotretinoin: A randomized, controlled study.

Objective: To evaluate the role of a clinical pharmacist in improving knowledge and outcomes among isotretinoin users.

Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (received education about isotretinoin by a clinical pharmacist in addition to the physician) and a control group (received routine education by the physician), then followed for three months. Patients' knowledge about isotretinoin optimal use, and side effects and their management and other outcomes were measured in both groups at baseline and at follow up after three months using a validated questionnaire.

Adherence and utilization of short-term antibiotics: Randomized controlled study.

Enhancing adherence to medication has the potential to improve clinical outcomes and decrease healthcare cost. The role of clinical pharmacist-led education on adherence to short-term antibiotic has never been investigated in Jordan. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on antibiotic short-term adherence and to assess the antibiotic utilization pattern.

Perspective of biopharmaceutics knowledge and practice of pharmacy personnel toward the effect of medication route and medical procedure on nullifying fasting.

Background: In Ramadan, most of the dosing schedules for the patients are changed, and to ensure patient compliance to medications and to healthy life among patients, appropriate guidelines and educations are needed. This can be achieved by pharmacy personnel in all clinical settings who are recognized as biopharmaceutical experts and integral educators of medications.

Aims: This study aimed to identify the perspective knowledge of pharmacy personnel about effect of medication route and medical procedure on nullifying fasting in Ramadan and to determine the predictors of this knowledge.

Awareness and Knowledge of Pharmacists toward Biosimilar Medicines: A Survey in Jordan.

Aims: Pharmacists in all clinical settings are recognized drug experts and integral educators of biosimilar medicines. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess pharmacists' knowledge, predictors of knowledge, and views toward biosimilar medicines in Jordan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jordan during October-December 2020.

Prevalence and predictors of non-adherence to short-term antibiotics: A population-based survey.

Non-adherence to antibiotics is a well-known, core player to antibiotic resistance. The current adherence behavior toward short-term antibiotic regimens has never been investigated before in Jordan. This study assessed the prevalence and predictors of non-adherence to short-term antibiotics among Jordanians and investigated participants' views about different reasons related to antibiotics non-adherence.

Exploring job satisfaction among pharmacy professionals in the Arab world: a multi-country study.

Objectives: The study objectives were to (1) describe the characteristics of the pharmacy professionals and (2) explore the association between job satisfaction and factors, such as work control, work stress, workload and organization and professional commitments.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional design. The survey items were mainly adapted from the US National Pharmacist Workforce Survey.

Health expenditures of asthma-COPD overlap in Northern Jordan.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics and medical expenditures of patients with Asthma- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO) compared to asthma and COPD patients.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study involving patients diagnosed with ACO, asthma or COPD as of January 2016. Medical records for patients attending King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH), in northern Jordan, during the years 2015-2016 were used to identify eligible patients and all relevant clinical characteristics.

Treatment related problems in Jordanian hemodialysis patients.

Background Treatment related problems are any event or circumstance involving patient treatment that actually or potentially interferes with an optimum outcome for a patient. Hemodialysis patients have on average 5-6 comorbid conditions and require 8-12 medications each day making them vulnerable to treatment related problems. Objective This study aimed to investigate treatment related problems affecting Jordanian hemodialysis patients, as well as assessing the factors associated with them.

The Effect of Zero Copayments on Medication Adherence in a Community Pharmacy Setting.

Background: Prescription medication copayments can be a financial burden to many patients. When patients cannot afford their medications, they may become nonadherent, and as a result, this can lead to an increase in chronic disease complications and healthcare costs.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if zero copayments have an effect on medication adherence in a community pharmacy.

The effect of state laws designed to prevent nonmedical prescription opioid use on overdose deaths and treatment.

Nonmedical use of prescription opioids has reached epidemic levels in the United States and globally. In response, federal, state, and local governments are taking actions to address substantial increases in prescription opioid addiction and its associated harms. This study examines the effect of two state laws specifically designed to curtail access to prescription opioids to nonmedical users: pain management clinic and doctor shopping laws.