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  |  Issue 2  |  November 2024

Articles in the Pharmacy Research Reports Volume 7 Issue 2 November 2024:

1. A Study on Medication Nonadherence Among Geriatric Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Health Clinics in Marang District, Terengganu

Azreen Aziz, Khaironi @ Nor Aini Mahhidin, Dhabitah Thaqifah Yaziz, Nur Fajrina Zainuddin, Mardhiah Abdul Halim, Wan Nurhaniza Wan Mohamad, Nurul Qistina Mohd Shaberi, Muhamad Hafizi Mohamad Faudzi

2. Attainment of Therapeutic Vancomycin Through Serum Concentrations with Initial Dosing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patients

Lee Choy Ee, Suhaida Shukor, Seah Yin Kuan

3. A 3-Year Reviews of Smoking Cessation Programme in Luyang Health Clinic, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Dyllan Jordan Ho, Khamisah Binti Itim, Nor Sulaiha Binti Zulkaflee

PREVIOUS 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 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.