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Drug Repurposing Hypothesis Generation Using the "RE:fine Drugs" System
Published on: December 11, 2016
[Drug-related clinical research--a practical opportunity for the hospital pharmacist]
P M Santos1, M G G Oliveira, L A Costa
1Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario, Universidad Federal de Bahía, Brasil.
Objective:
To describe a pharmacist s field of activity in drug-related clinical trials.
Method:
A non-systematic assessment of available scientific literature in international databases queried during the period of May 05 to 31, 2005.
Results:
In all, 36 papers were obtained regarding the role of hospital pharmacists in the development of drug-related clinical trials. Most common activities included dispensation, storage, and inventory. Participation in ethics committees and study coordination represent an expanding area.
Conclusions:
Drug-related clinical research is an excellent practical setting for the hospital pharmacist. Activities related to investigational drug control, including dispensation, randomization scheme management, and patient follow-up, are an example. This is a novel though rapidly expanding scenario in Brazil.
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