Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
A peer-reviewed forum for original research, reviews, experiences, and opinion articles that link science to contemporary pharmacy practice to improve patient care.

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Number 6 / November - December 2007

Yogini Brahmbhatt, Karen W Lee
Letter
Tricia M Berry, Julie A Murphy, Audrey K Montooth
Susan Downard, Kimberly A Galt, Adam Burke Reel
Shareen Y El-Ibiary, Tina Raine, Jennifer McIntosh, Philip D Darney, Cynthia C Harper
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To assess pharmacists' perception of their role in dispensing emergency contraception (EC) in San Francisco. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Community chain pharmacies in San Francisco during summer 2002. PARTICIPANTS: 76 Walgreens community pharmacists. INTERVENTIONS: Self-administered survey mailed to...
Emily Evans, Mallika Patel, Derek Stranton
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To describe student pharmacist knowledge and attitudes regarding oral emergency contraceptives (OECs) and identify factors affecting student pharmacists' knowledge of and attitudes toward OECs. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SETTING: United States, May through June 2006. PARTICIPANTS: Students enrolled in a...
D K Theo Raynor, Bonnie Svarstad, Peter Knapp, Parisa Aslani, M Brooke Rogers, Michelle Koo, Ines Krass, Jonathan Silcock
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of patient information leaflets provided with dispensed medications in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. DESIGN: Quantitative survey by an expert panel. SETTING: United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Not applicable. INTERVENTION: Patient information...
Dawn N Rush, Martha W Jones, Debra P Futrell, William R Futrell, Joseph O McDowell, Stefanie P Ferreri
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To assess the calcium and vitamin D intake of osteoporosis patients on bisphosphonate therapy. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Two independent pharmacies (Futrell Pharmacy Services, Jackson N.C., and McDowell's Pharmacy, Scotland Neck, N.C.) and one ambulatory care clinic (...
Jeffrey G Taylor, Ya-Ning Lo, Roy Dobson, Linda G Suveges
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the public has different expectations of nonprescription medications based on location of sale. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, descriptive. SETTING: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the summer of 2003. PARTICIPANTS: 2,102 randomly selected citizens. INTERVENTION: Mail survey. MAIN OUTCOME...
Françoise G Pradel, Nour A Obeidat, Mona G Tsoukleris
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To explore various factors that may influence community pharmacists' pediatric asthma counseling. DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Maryland from September 2002 through March 2003. PARTICIPANTS: Random sample of 400 community pharmacists. INTERVENTION: Mail survey. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pharmacists' attitude, subjective norm,...
Aleksander P Winiarski, Martin H Infeld, Ronald Tscherne, Maria Bachynsky, Richard Rucki, Kathy Nagano-Mate
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To develop a simple, standardized method for the extemporaneous compounding of an oral liquid form of oseltamivir from commercially available Tamiflu 75 mg capsules (Roche Pharmaceuticals) and to determine the stability of oseltamivir in this preparation. DESIGN: Chemical and microbial...
Nicole L Burnside, Jamie A Bardo, Craig J Bretz, Lisa A Busbee, Margaret M Chrymko, Jeanne A Tuttle
William R Doucette, Matthew J Witry, Fadi Alkhateeb, Karen B Farris, Julie M Urmie
Gina Peacock, Robert Kidd, Ateequr Rahman
Biography
Dennis B Worthen
Elizabeth A Sutton, Mary S Hayney
Daniel A Hussar
Amista L Salcido