Implementation Status and Challenges Associated With Implementation of the Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices in a Tertiary Hospital.

Background The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a well-known non-profit organization dedicated to preventing medication errors. Every two years they publish best practices that can reduce the occurrence of medication errors. This study aims to evaluate the implementation status of these best practices and to understand barriers associated with non-implementation at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.

The Contraindications to Combined Oral Contraceptives among Reproductive-Aged Women in an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to determine the estimated proportion of contraindications among women taking combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and to assess the risk factors associated with their contraindications. This study was cross-sectional. Reproductive-aged women (18-49 years) on any COCs between 2018 and 2020 were recruited from one obstetrics-gynaecology clinic in a university-affiliated hospital and were included.

2-Methoxy-estradiol Loaded Alpha Lipoic Acid Nanoparticles Augment Cytotoxicity in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells.

The therapeutic effectiveness of anticancer drugs with a selective target for the nucleus of cancer cells may be improved by experimental approaches. In this regard, the formulation of anticancer drugs is considered one of the best ways to improve their effectiveness in targeting cancerous tissues. To enhance the anticancer activity of 2-methoxy-estradiol (2 ME) for breast cancer, 2-methoxyestradiol loaded alpha lipoic acid nanoparticles have been formulated.

Brominated Flame Retardants in Children's Room: Concentration, Composition, and Health Risk Assessment.

Children spend most of their daily time indoors. Many of the items used indoors, such as furniture, electronics, textile, and children toys, are treated with chemicals to provide longevity and fulfil the safety standards. However, many chemicals added to these products are released into the environment during leaching out from the treated products.

Safe handling and delivery of biological medications during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Is Known And Objective: During the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there were periods when patients were not able to collect their medications from the hospital. The purpose of this study is to report on our management of the handling and delivery of biological medications to patients during periods of lockdown in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Methods: A descriptive study conducted at our 380-bed tertiary care hospital.

Assessing factors influencing pharmacy interns career choices in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The number of students enrolled in the colleges of pharmacy in Saudi Arabia is high, and the number of pharmacy graduates expected to join the workforce in the coming years is expected to grow. There are limited number of studies that assess factors influencing pharmacy students' career choices in Saudi Arabia in the literature. The aim of this study was to assess the factors that influence career goals and to investigate students' perceptions about their career goals.

Prescriber behaviours that could be targeted for change: An analysis of behaviours demonstrated during prescription writing in children.

Background: The prescribing process for children with cancer is complex, and errors can occur at any step. As a result, many interventions have been used to reduce errors. However, few of them have been designed based on an understanding of the prescriber behaviour that can lead to errors.

Understanding the causes of prescribing errors from a behavioural perspective.

Introduction: While many attempts have been made to reduce prescribing errors (PEs), they persist. PE is not in itself a behaviour, but a consequence of a prescribing behaviour. Interventions aimed at prescribers should focus on understanding prescribers' behaviours.