Pharmacy Research Reports

The Pharmacy Research Reports is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Pharmaceutical Services Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).  It contains research articles of pharmacy related researches conducted in the MOH by MOH pharmacists and other professionals throughout the country. This is part of the efforts to enhance research and knowledge sharing. The sharing of research findings is hoped to help pharmacists in the country to utilise available evidence in their practice and to encourage more pharmacists to embark in pharmacy research.

CURRENT ISSUE

Volume 7  |  Supplement Issue  |  August 2024

The National Pharmacy R&D Conference is a triennial event organised by the Pharmaceutical Services Programme (PSP), Ministry of Health (MOH) since 2002 (it was a biennial event until 2018). The conference provides a platform for pharmacy and healthcare personnel to share research findings and expand their research networks. This year, the 12th National Pharmacy R&D Conference 2024 (12NPRnDC) was held on 19–21 August 2024 at KSL Esplanade Hotel, Klang, Selangor. The theme of this conference is "Unity for Medicine Security: Collaborative Solutions for a Safer Future". In line with the theme, the main objective of 12NPRnDC is to share research findings pertaining to medicines and vaccines in Malaysia, encompassing a broad area from drug and vaccine development, to access to medicines and pharmaceutical care for patients and consumers.

The latest issue of Pharmacy Research Reports Volume 7, 2024, is a special supplement featuring the 12NPRnDC abstracts. A total of 129 research projects were presented during the 12NPRnDC in either oral or poster formats, by researchers from a wide array of institutions, including the PSP, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Ministry of Defense (MINDEF), Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, and Duopharma Innovation Sdn Bhd Malaysia.

PREVIOUS ISSUE

Volume 7  |  Issue 1  |  May 2024

Articles in the Pharmacy Research Reports Volume 7 Issue 1 May 2024:

1. A Study on Knowledge of Antidotes and Antidotes Availability among Emergency and Medical Doctors in Central Region Malaysia Public Hospitals

Teh Lih Jiuan, Tan Shirlyn, Ranjini Sivaganabalan, Chan Wai Ying, Wong Kar Mun

2. Investigating Pharmacists’ Views on Implementing Pharmacy Research Priorities in Malaysia: Insights From Focus Group Discussions

Nor Ilham Ainaa Muhsin, See Wan Ho, Noraini Nordin, Pui Lim Chan, Abdul Haniff Mohamad Yahaya

3. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Related to Unused Medicines Among Doctors, Pharmacists and Nurses: Developing and Validating a Tool

Thamron Keowmani, Jerry Liew Ee Siung, Tan Sze Ling

4. Postpartum Pain Score and Analgesic Use in Hospital Kemaman

Marina Mohd Noor, Atikah Shaharudin, Nur Ainina Badzrul Shah, Khairunnisa Mohamad, Ema Shafiqah Husin, Nor Akma Saleh, Rubiatul Munira Mat Jusoh, Noraliza Mohamad, Mazlina Mukhtar