PHARMACISTS COMPETENCE TO RESOLVE THE THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGE OF THE VALSARTAN SAGA
- At: AbuDhabi (United Arab Emirates) (2019)
- Type: Poster
- Poster code: POS-SAPS-029
- By: MUSCAT, Caroline (Malta Medicines Authority, Malta)
- Co-author(s): Caroline Muscat: Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta;, Malta Medicines Authority, San Gwann, Malta
Annalise Attard: Malta Medicines Authority, San Gwann, Malta
Anthony Serracino-Inglott: Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta - Abstract:
Background
In an evolving healthcare system, continuing professional development should reflect timely topics. Valsartan medicines were recalled due to the contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
Methods
A 32 slide presentation with 9 questions was prepared and presented to pharmacists (N=26, 16 females, 10 males; age 22 to 45; 10
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