Validation of a patient satisfaction questionnaire for services provided in Spanish community pharmacies.

Background: The concept of Pharmaceutical Care (PC) is being gradually developed, and it's impact in health care should be measured using a quality tool.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe and assess the psychometric properties of a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) for PC services in community pharmacies in Seville, Spain. It was based on a previous questionnaire in Spanish.

Gastric damage induced by subchronic administration of preferential cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in rats.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are well known to induce gastrointestinal damage including bleeding, ulceration and perforation in humans and animals. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two oxicams, preferential cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 or COX-2 inhibitors, on both gastric mucosa and some biological parameters (hematological, hepatic and renal) after subchronic administration (14 and 28 days) in rats. Neutrophil infiltration was also assessed.