@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 {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} }