@article {238, title = {Accounting Management System in Pharmacy Practice: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {9}, year = {2023}, month = {November 2023}, pages = {23-27}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {23}, abstract = {

Objectives: Accounting pharmacy practice is an old concept in pharmaceutical care. It has been updated by the Strategic Plan and is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. This theme aims to explain accounting services in pharmacy operations as a new initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The new project derived from national and international accounting organization standards and regulations. It was developed based on global business models, pharmacy project guidelines, and new project operating agency guidelines. A project management expert designs this initiative. This effort will consist of several phases, from the initial stage through the planning, execution, monitoring, and control phases. Results: A clear vision, mission, and financial goals are established in pharmacy operations. This service has many benefits, including cost control, business planning, and improved patient care. In addition, a description of the risk management model ensures project continuity. We also discussed monitoring and controlling services. Finally, the analysis looks at the transition to a production project through the final stages of the project. Conclusion: Accounting in pharmacy operations is a new initiative that should be part of the pharmacy strategic plan under Saudi Vision 2030. Accounting in pharmacy operations requires a clear vision and policy and a long-term partnership with the accounting organization. In addition, accounting in pharmacy operations plays a crucial role in developing an appropriate pharmacist career plan focused on patient care, optimal cost control, and practical accounting management.

}, keywords = {Accounting, Initiative, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2023.9.4}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Ghadeer Zayed Aljumah and Riyadh M Alashban and Abeer Hussin Almasoudi} } @article {244, title = {Financial Management System in Pharmacy Practice: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {9}, year = {2023}, month = {November 2023}, pages = {54-58}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {54}, abstract = {

Objectives: Financial pharmacy operations are integral in pharmacy management. It is necessary for strategic planning and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. This theme aims to illustrate financial services in pharmacy operations as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Local and international accounting and finance organizations are driving this new project. It has been developed based on global business models, guidelines for pharmacy projects, and new guidelines for project operators. A project management expert designs this initiative. This effort will consist of several phases, from the initial stage through the planning, execution, monitoring, and control phases. Results: A pharmacy operation has a clear vision, mission, and financial goals. This service has many benefits, including increased profitability, effective financial management, and better patient care. In addition, a description of the risk management model ensures project continuity. We also discussed monitoring and controlling services. Finally, the analysis considers the transition to a production project up to the project{\textquoteright}s final phase. Conclusion: Pharmacy Operations Finance is a new initiative that should be part of the Saudi Vision 2030 Pharmacy Strategic Plan. Pharmacy finance requires a clear vision, guidelines, and longterm partnerships with financial institutions. In addition, financial aspects in pharmacy operations are critical to developing a proper pharmacist career plan focused on patient care, optimal profitability, and effective financial management

}, keywords = {Financial g, Initiative, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia., Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2023.9.9}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Nasser Rashid Alohlie and Riyadh M Alashban and Abeer Hussin Almasoudi} } @article {247, title = {Perceptions and Attitudes about the Voluntary/Charitable Pharmaceutical Care Services in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {9}, year = {2023}, month = {December 2023}, pages = {62-70}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {62}, abstract = {

Objectives: To illustrate the pharmacist perception of voluntary or charitable pharmacies in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: It analyzes a cross-sectional survey that discussed Pharmacist perception of voluntary or charitable pharmacies in Saudi Arabia. The survey consisted of respondents{\textquoteright} demographic information about pharmacists, The Perception of voluntary or charitable pharmacies, and barriers, which factors may Discourage you from implementing voluntary or charitable pharmacy. The 5-point Likert response scale system was used with closed-ended questions. The survey was validated through the revision of expert reviewers and pilot testing. Besides, various tests of reliability, McDonald{\textquoteright}s ω, Cronbach alpha, Gutmann{\textquoteright}s λ2, and Gutmann{\textquoteright}s λ6 been done with the study. The data analysis of the pharmacist knowledge of charity pharmacies is done through the survey monkey system. Besides, the statistical package of social sciences (SPSS), Jeffery{\textquoteright}s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP), and Microsoft Excel sheet version 16. Results: A total number of 578 pharmacists responded to the questionnaire. Of them, one-third responded from the Central region (180 (31.14\%)), and one Quarter responded from the western region (140 (24.22\%)), with statistically significant differences between the provinces (p=0.000). Males responded more than females (373 (64.53\%)) versus 205 (35.47\%)), with statistically significant differences among gender (p=0.001). Most of the responders were in the age group of 35-44 years (155 (26.82\%)), age group 25-34 years (144 (24.91\%)), age group 45-54 years (126 (21.80\%)), and with statistically significant differences between all age groups (p=0.000). The average score of perception of pharmacists about the Charity pharmacy was (3.69). The element {\textquotedblleft}I am willing to implementation of the charity pharmacy{\textquotedblright} obtained the highest score (3.90). The aspect {\textquotedblleft}I am getting the clinical outcome for the patient from charity pharmacy{\textquotedblright} (3.78). The average score of perception of pharmacists about factors that may (Discourage) you from participating in the charity pharmacy was (3.46). The element {\textquotedblleft}the charity pharmacy Should not be mandatory{\textquotedblright} obtained the highest score (3.57). The aspect {\textquotedblleft}There is not periodic training of medical staff about charity pharmacy{\textquotedblright} (3.52).

}, keywords = {Attitudes, Charitable, Perceptions, Pharmaceutical Care, Saudi Arabia., Services, Voluntary}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2023.9.11}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Abeer Hussin Almasoudi and Maha Hussein Almadany and Ghudair Tashan Alanazi and Khawla Ibrahim Al-shahrani} } @article {199, title = {Charity Pharmaceutical Care Services: a New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {7}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {61-65}, type = {Review Articles}, chapter = {61}, abstract = {

Objectives: To affirm the Charity pharmaceutical care services as new initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national Charity heath care services societies and regulations. The projects expressed from the international business model, pharmacy project guidelines project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initiative project is written through project management professionals and entails of several parts, including the initial and planning phases, the execution phase, and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The Charity pharmaceutical care services with a defined vision, mission, and goals. The services had numerous benefits, counting clinical and economical on patients, as illustrated in the review. The continuation of the project is guaranteed by the risk management model description. In addition, the monitoring and controlling of the services as declared. Finally, the transition to operation project through closing project stage is discovered in the analysis. Conclusion: The Charity pharmaceutical care services are a new initiative part of the charity medical and healthcare services. The Charity pharmaceutical care services were part of pharmacy strategic plan with Saudi vision 2030, meet the demand of healthcare services, and diminish the economic burden on the healthcare system; it is highly proposed to implement in Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Charity, Initiative, Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2021.7.11}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Abeer Hussin Almasoudi} } @article {184, title = {Infection Control Pharmacist: A New Initiative Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {7}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {40-43}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {40}, abstract = {

Objectives: To declare the Infection control pharmacist as new initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national and international Infection control regulations and guidelines. The projects are formulated from the global business model, pharmacy project guidelines and professional project management elements. The initial project followed the project management professionals, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The vision, mission and goals of the Infection control pharmacist are explored. The services had various benefits, including clinical and economical, on patients, as illustrated in the review. The continuous of the project revised by the risk management model description. Moreover, the monitoring and controlling of the services as declared. The transition to operation project through closing project stage explored in the analysis. Conclusion: The Infection control pharmacist is a new initiative and part of the clinical pharmacy specialties and pharmacy infection control services. The Infection control pharmacist meet the demand of pharmacy infection control, prevent infection control related problems and contribute during epidemic or pandemic and medical disaster; it is highly suggested to implement in Saudi Arabia

}, keywords = {Infection control, Initiative, Pharmacist, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2021.7.8}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Anhar Mohammed Alyousef} } @article {185, title = {Outsourcing of Pharmaceutical Care Services: A New Initiative Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {7}, year = {2021}, month = {April 2021}, pages = {01-04}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {11}, abstract = {

Objectives: To explore the outsourcing of pharmaceutical care services as a new initiative project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a new initiative project driven by the international outsourcing of pharmaceutical care services guidelines. The project has been formulated from the global business model, pharmaceutical project guidelines, and professional project management of a new project. The project management professionals have written this initiative project. It consists of the following parts: The initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase, and finally, the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: We explored the outsourcing of pharmaceutical care services with a defined vision, mission, and goals. The services had various benefits, including clinical and economic outcomes on patients. The risk management model was explored, which assured the continuity of the project. Moreover, the monitoring and controlling of the project{\textquoteright}s services as declared. The transition to operation project through the closing project stage has also been explored in this study. Conclusion: The outsourcing of pharmaceutical care services is a new initiative project and part of the pharmacy strategic plan with Saudi Vision 2030 programs. The outsourcing of pharmaceutical care services meets the pharmacy workforce{\textquoteright}s demand, completes the requirement of some pharmacy services, and improves clinical pharmacy sections without additional cost. We highly recommend it to be implemented in Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Initiative, Outsourcing, Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2021.7.1}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi} } @article {182, title = {Medications Onboard Aircraft: New Initiative System in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {6}, year = {2020}, month = {September 2020}, pages = {105-108}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {105}, abstract = {

Objectives: To declare the medications onboard aircraft as a new initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national medications onboard aircraft services guidelines. The projects formulated from the international business model, pharmacy project guidelines and project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initiative project is written through project management professionals and consisted of several parts, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase, the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The medications onboard aircraft services with a defined vision, mission and goals. The services had various benefits including clinical and economic on patients as exemplified in the review. The continuous of the project assured by risk management model description. In addition, the monitoring and controlling of the services as declared. The transition to operation project though closing project stage discovered in the analysis. Conclusion: The medications onboard aircraft services is new initiative part of the medical and healthcare airlines program. The medications onboard aircraft properly meet the emergency need during aircraft journey and improve patient satisfaction on airlines healthcare and medical services; it is highly recommended to implement in Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Aircraft, Airplane, Initiative, Medications, Onboard, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2020.6.19}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Mawadah Mohsen Aqeeli} } @article {172, title = {Reliability for Pharmacy Projects and Research: A New Initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {6}, year = {2020}, month = {March 2020}, pages = {79-81}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {79}, abstract = {

Objectives: To declare reliability for pharmacy projects and research used in the pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project reliability for pharmacy projects and research programs. The projects drove international reliability guidelines and the global business model, pharmacy project guidelines project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initial plan is written through project management professionals and consisted of several parts, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The reliability of pharmacy projects and research services that defined vision, mission and goals. The services had multiple benefits, including clinical and economical, on the healthcare system, as described in the review-the continuation of the services assured by risk management elements description. Moreover, the monitoring and controlling of the projects as illustrated. The transition to operation project though the closing project stage shown in the analysis. Conclusion: The reliability of pharmacy projects and research services is a new initiative project in pharmacy practice. There various tools of authenticity can be started implemented during pharmacy data collection; it is highly recommended in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Initiative, Pharmacy, Projects, Reliability, Research, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2020.6.14}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi} } @article {164, title = {The Validity of the Pharmacy Projects and Research: A New Initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}, journal = {PTB Reports}, volume = {6}, year = {2020}, month = {March 2020}, pages = {41-43}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {41}, abstract = {

Objectives: To declare the validity tools used in the pharmacy practice project or research in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project of the validity of pharmacy projects and research. The projects drove the international validity guidelines, the global business model and pharmacy project guidelines project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initial project is written through project management professionals and contained of several parts, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase, the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The validity of the pharmacy projects and research services that defined vision, mission and goals. The services had multiple benefits, including clinical and economical on the healthcare system, as described in the review. The continuation of the services assured by risk management elements description. Moreover, the monitoring and controlling of the projects as illustrated. The transition to operation project though the closing project stage shown in the analysis. Conclusion: The validity of pharmacy projects and research is a new initiative project in pharmacy quality management and pharmacy research tools. Various methods of validation procedure services can be underway in the pharmacy practice to validate the appropriate and collection of the pharmacy data and it is highly suggested in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Initiative, Pharmacy, Projects, Research, Saudi Arabia, Services, Validity}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2020.6.7}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Basmah Sulimain AlHamdan} } @article {137, title = {Antimicrobial Drug Consumption in Emergency Services at North West (Tabuk) Region Hospitals, Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biomedical Reports}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {August 2019}, pages = {108-112}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {108}, abstract = {

Objectives: This article describes antimicrobial medication use among different age groups and the cost associated with it in emergency department at Northern West (Tabuk) hospitals, Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study to declare the antimicrobial medication use in emergency Units at North West Region Hospitals, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a 12-month antimicrobial drug consumption by emergency services at North West region hospitals. It included all adults, pediatrics and neonatal population. The medications were selected by Central Antibiotics committee at MOH as part of the National Antimicrobial Stewardship program. The consumption is driven from pharmacy database and calculated based on off stranded unit of antimicrobial per hospital. The cost of antibiotics consumption was calculated by using Ministry of Health National Cost database. All cost used was as US currency. Results: The total number of Antimicrobial standard units at Emergency departments were (8,805.00) with average (1,761.00) per hospital. The highest general drug consumption was Azithromycin PO 200 mg/15 ml (4253) and Ceftriaxone IV 1 g (805) and Gentamicin IV 80 mg (401) at Emergency departments. The total cost of antimicrobial consumption was (24,822.60 USD) and (4,964.52 USD) per hospital. The highest cost medication consumption from Adults Emergency departments was 59.85\% (24,822.60 USD) followed by pediatrics Emergency departments 28.99\% (7,197.03 USD) and Neonates Emergency departments of 11.16\% (2,769.98 USD). The highest medication cost was for very broad-spectrum antibiotics like Meropenem IV, Azithromycin PO and Moxifloxacin IV. It consumed more than 60 \% of the cost burden. Conclusion: The Emergency department had a high consumption of antimicrobial drugs with burden cost. Antimicrobial stewardship program at Emergency services are necessary to prevent bugs related resistance, improve patient outcome and avoid necessary additional economic burden on healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Antimicrobial, Consumption, Emergency, Hospitals, North West (Tabuk), Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2019.5.20}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Abeer Hussin Almasoudi and Ghormallah Abdullah Alghamdi and Nora Ali Abboud} } @article {146, title = {Cost Analysis of Delivery Adult Medication Therapy Services at Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biomedical Reports}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {September 2019}, pages = {S1-S3}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {S1}, abstract = {

Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the cost analysis of drug delivery therapy services for adults{\textquoteright} population at Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia by using American Model with local cost. Methods: It is a cross-sectional 6-months analysis of drug distribution services for adult patients conducted in 2016. It was at 300-bed maternity and pediatrics hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cost calculated adults drug therapy management services delivered to 144 beds. The physician prescribed the medications. The pharmacist reviewed and prepared drugs and distributed through the unit dose system, floor stock distribution and discharge medication services. The fast-moving oral and topical medications were included in the study. The cost model was calculated based on variable expenses including personal cost, material and supply cost. The fixed cost was including direct cost, non-salary cost and overhead cost. All cost was used of US dollar currency and local prices. Results: The estimated cost of drug delivery therapy services for all total number adults{\textquoteright} beds per day was (1,191.965 USD). It contained three types; the unit dose system (761.35 USD), drug floor stock distribution system (334.99 USD) and discharge medication system (95.62 USD). The cost of delivery of medicines to single bed per day was (13.99 USD) with the highest estimated cost of delivery from discharge medication (6.37 USD), followed by unit dose services (5.29 USD) and floor stock therapy (2.33 USD). The total estimated annual expenditures of drug distribution services were (435,067.15 USD). Conclusion: In this adults medication therapy services cost-estimation the first study was conducted at MOH in Saudi Arabia. It is an essential necessary element of the Pharmacoeconomic program and implements Saudi{\textquoteright}s future vision 2030 for drug therapy health care services.

}, keywords = {Adult, Cost, Delivery, Distrubution, Medication, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, Services, Therapy}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2019.5.28}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Malika Alhadab and Tahani Alotaibi} } @article {149, title = {Cost Analysis of Neonatal Drug Distribution Services at Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biomedical Reports}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {September 2019}, pages = {S17-S19}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {S17}, abstract = {

Objectives: The cost estimation of delivery of drug therapy management (unit dose, floor stock and discharge) for neonatal inpatient is a part of the pharmacoeconomic program and changing the system to the Saudi vision 2030 at MOH in Saudi Arabia. The study explored the cost calculations of delivery of drug therapy services for neonate{\textquoteright}s population by using American Model with local cost. Methods: It is cross-sectional 6-months analysis of drug distribution services for neonate patients conducted in 2016. It was at 300-Bed Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cost analysis consisted of three domains. Domain one; the cost of delivery of Adults drug therapy management with 144 beds. Domain two; the cost of delivery of pediatrics drug treatment services with 55 beds. Domain three; cost of delivery for neonate{\textquoteright}s therapy services with 82 beds. For each domain, the physician prescribed the medications. The pharmacist reviewed and prepared drugs and distributed through unit dose system, floor stock distribution and discharge medications. The nurse administered drugs and followed up with doctors. The drugs were prepared through ASHP standards and facilities. The oral and topical ready to deliver drugs were included in the study while sterile product and compounding formulations were excluded from the study. The cost was derived from Ministry of Health information database. The cost model was calculated based on variable expenses including personal cost, material and supply cost. Fixed costs including direct cost, non-salary cost and overhead cost. All cost was used US dollar currency and local prices. This study analyses the three domains. Results: The estimated daily cost of neonatal unit dose drug distribution system for all total pediatrics 82 beds was (1,303.31 US). It contained three types; the unit dose system (794.83 USD), drug floor stock distribution system (371.37 USD) and discharge medication system (137.11 USD). The cost of delivery of medicines to single bed per day was (41.64 USD) with highest estimated cost of delivery from discharge medication (27.42 USD), followed by unit dose services (9.69 USD) and floor stock therapy (4.53 USD). The majority of cost came from overhead cost in floor stock services and discharge medication delivery; while the personal cost in unit dose services delivery. The total estimated annual expenditures of drug distribution services were (475,708.15 USD). Conclusion: The estimated cost of delivery of neonatal medication therapy is a part of the pharmacoeconomic program at pharmacy services and future vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Analysis, Cost, Distribution, Drug, Ministry of Health, Neonatal, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2019.5.32}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Malika Alhadab and Tahani Alotaibi and Awatif Faraj Alshammari and Nouf Alhaze} } @article {150, title = {Cost of Pediatrics Drug Therapy Services at Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biomedical Reports}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {September 2019}, pages = {S9-S11}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {S9}, abstract = {

Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the estimation cost of delivery drug therapy services for pediatrics by using American Model with local cost in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a cross-sectional 6-months analysis of drug distribution services for pediatric conducted in 2016. It was at 300-bed maternity and pediatrics Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cost was calculated pediatrics drug therapy management services delivered to 55 beds. The physician prescribed the medications. The pharmacist reviewed and prepared drugs and distributed through unit dose system, floor stock distribution and discharge medications services. The medications were prepared through ASHP standards and facilities. The fast moving oral and topical medications were included in the study. The cost model was calculated based on variable expenses including personal cost, material and supply cost. Fixed cost was including direct cost, non-salary cost and overhead cost. All cost was used of US dollar currency and local prices. Results: The estimated cost of delivery of drug therapy services for all total number pediatrics beds per day was (1,214.68 USD). It consisted of three types; the unit dose system (771.89 USD), drug floor stock distribution system (350.32 USD) and discharge medication services (92.47 USD). The majority of cost came from overhead cost in floor stock services and discharge medication delivery; compared to the personal cost in unit dose services delivery. The total estimated annual expenditures of Drug distribution services were (443,358.20 USD). The highest budget expenditures from unit dose services 63.55\% (281,739.85 USD), followed by floor stock medication delivery 28.84\% (127,866.80 USD) and discharge drug therapy 7.61\% (33,751.55 USD). Conclusion: The estimation cost of delivery pediatrics drug therapy is the first study in the Middle East, Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia. It is basic element of cost calculation of pediatrics-related health care services.

}, keywords = {Cost, Drug, Ministry of Health, Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia, Services, Therapy}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2019.5.30}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Malika Alhadab and Tahani Alotaibi and Awatif Faraj Alshammari and Nouf Alhaze} } @article {117, title = {History and Strategies of Drug Information Services at Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biomedical Reports}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {January 2019}, pages = {1-3}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {1}, abstract = {

Over more thirty years back the first drug information services founded at Ministry of Health institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The drug information services stated with very simple and essential to the comprehensive with high quality and quantity specialized pharmacy practice. The services transferred over several periods from established time to advance stage and public stage. The drug information strategic plan founded for five years and included the updated Pharmacy strategic plan with Saudi vision 2030. The new drug information services started for the public with hotline at the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {Drug Information, History, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, Services, Strategies}, doi = {10.5530/PTB.2019.5.1}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Saeed Jamaan Alghamdi and Radi Abdullah Alattyh} }