Gaps in Accessibility of Pediatric Formulations
A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of a Teaching Hospital in Northern Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15713446 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Prangthong Tiengkate (Thai Health Promotion Foundation), Marc Lallemant (Thai Health Promotion Foundation, corresponding author), Pimlak Charoenkwan (0000-0002-9123-9177, Chiang Mai University), Chaisiri Angkurawaranon (0000-0003-4206-9164, Chiang Mai University), Penkarn Kanjanarat (0000-0003-4320-943X, Chiang Mai University, corresponding author), Puckwipa Suwannaprom (0000-0002-5797-6915, Chiang Mai University), Phetlada Borriharn (0000-0001-9746-8790) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 301-301 |
| Publication date | 2022-02-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children9030301 |
| PMID | 35327673 |
| OpenAlex | W4212832104 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 2 |
The lack of appropriate medicines for children has a significant impact on health care practices in various countries around the world, including Thailand. The unavailability of pediatric medicines in hospital formularies causes issues regarding off-label use and extemporaneous preparation, resulting in safety and quality risks relating to the use of medicines among children. This research aimed to identify missing pediatric formulations based on the experience of healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital in northern Thailand. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data on missing pediatric formulations, the reasons for their inaccessibility, their off-label uses, their reactions to the situation, and suggestions to improve access to these identified medications. The survey was distributed to all physicians, nurses, and pharmacists involved in prescribing, preparing, dispensing, and administering pediatric medicines. A total of 218 subjects responded to the survey. Omeprazole, sildenafil, and spironolactone suspension were most often identified as missing formulations for children by physicians and pharmacists. They are unavailable on the Thai market or in any hospital formulary. For nurses, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, and chloral hydrate were the most problematic formulations in terms of preparation, acceptability, and administration. These medicines were difficult to swallow because of their taste or texture
Cross-sectional study · Family medicine · Formulary · Health care · Observational study · Pediatric hospital · Child and Adolescent Health · Medicine · Pediatric Pain Management Techniques · Pharmaceutical studies and practices · Pediatrics
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |