Journal of Applied Pharmacy
Open Access
ISSN: 1920-4159
ISSN: 1920-4159
Margarita Kassarova
Bulgaria
Research Article
Opinion of Bulgarian Pharmacists on Drug Delivery Systems, Orodispersible
and Pediatric Dosage Forms
Author(s): Todor Naydenov, Assena Stoimenova, Margarita Kassarova, Maria Kamusheva, Plamen Dimitrov and Guenka PetrovaTodor Naydenov, Assena Stoimenova, Margarita Kassarova, Maria Kamusheva, Plamen Dimitrov and Guenka Petrova
Understanding of the specific characteristics of the pediatric patients and the pediatric dosage forms is crucial for the pharmacists’ decisions in their everyday practice. Pharmacists’ knowledge about the newest drug delivery system and orodispersible dosage forms could be essential for the adequate provision of particular pharmaceutical consultation about administration of the medicinal product. The purpose of our study was to assess the awareness, knowledge and attitude of the Bulgarian pharmacists towards drug delivery systems, orodispersible dosage forms and pediatric dosage forms as well as the pharmacists’ role in consultation process for the newest dosage forms. The study was conducted amongst pharmacists from various regions in Bulgaria during 2013. Excel processed the questionnaires and SPSS programs, ANOVA analysis and chi-square test of independence were .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/1920-4159.1000211