Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine
Volume 12, Issue 4
2026 · pp. 202–322 · 16 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- 2026
- Pages
- 202–322
- Articles
- 16
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- e-ISSN: 2455-3255
- Journal
- JPPCM
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Role of Amyloid Beta and Tau Protein in Alzheimer’s disease
Rajkumari Lodhi, Virendra Kumar Sharma
pp. 202–210 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260040 · Published 2026
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and represents the most prevalent neurodegenerative condition worldwide. It is characterized by progressive deterioration in short-term memory and cognitive abilities,…
- Review
4D Printed Stimuli-Responsive Polypills for Personalized Drug Therapy: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Abdul Manaf Fathima Zanooja*
pp. 211–216 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260054 · Published 2026
Four-Dimensional (4D) printing is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling the development of adaptive drug delivery systems capable of responding dynamically to physiological and environmental stimuli. Amon…
- Review
Disquisition of Drug Dose Determinations to Effectuate Sustained Therapeutic Response in Patients: A Comprehensive Review
Pooja Chandrasekar, Mariyam Susan Joji, Sashtipriyaa Ramesh, Jagadeesan Moorthy
pp. 217–227 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260853 · Published 2026
According to the World Health Organisation, the Defined Daily Dose is the estimated daily maintenance dosage for a medication used for its primary indication in humans. Drug dose determination is extremely important for …
- Review
Artificial Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical Industry: A Literature Review
Dharva Shah*
pp. 228–233 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260122 · Published 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the pharmaceutical industry through its integration into pharmacovigilance, drug discovery, predictive analytics, and healthcare governance systems. Traditional pharma…
- Review
Exploring Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Management of Human Metapneumovirus Infection
Gaurao Damre, Snehal Sathe, Dhanashree Shinde, Vaibhav V Bhone
pp. 1966–201 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260049 · Published 2026
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), identified in 2001, is an emerging respiratory virus. Within the Pneumoviridae family, genus Metapneumovirus. This RNA virus is now recognised as a substantial cause of both upper along lowe…
Original Article
- Article
Appraisal of Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Seizures and Medication Adherence
Saicharan Madagoni, Siri Chandana Eeda, Priyanka Machavaram, Sana Firdouse, Anoosha Bera
pp. 234–241 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260026 · Published 2026
Aim: The main aim is to assess the factors concerning medication non-adherence and uncontrolled seizures. Materials and Methods: This is a hospital-based prospective observational study conducted in the outpatient depart…
- Article
Hypertension Management among Hypertensive Patients in Al-Thawra Hospital, Sana’a City, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Khaled Al-Akhali, Abdullah Mahyuob, Yousef Al-Ghobabi
pp. 242–247 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260048 · Published 2026
Background: Hypertension remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity in low resource settings, yet data on real-world management practices in conflict-affected regions such as Yemen remain scarce. Aim: To evaluat…
- Article
Accessibility and Willingness of Patients to Pay for Pharmaceutical Care Services in a Tertiary Health Facility, Benin City, Nigeria
Monday Ikponmwosa Osarenmwinda, John Nonso Eze
pp. 248–256 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260819 · Published 2026
Background: Understanding cost and other barriers to Pharmaceutical Care Services (PCS) delivery in Nigeria is key to improving practice and informed government resource allocation. Objectives: This study identifies barr…
- Article
Assessment of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Usage Patterns and Awareness among College Students
Simran Khanam, Saman Moin, Rajesh Yadav
pp. 268–275 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260856 · Published 2026
Objectives: The present study was conducted to assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding the use of Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs among 101 participants. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey …
- Article
Centralized Clinical Pharmacy-Drug Order Verifications in Super Speciality Hospitals: Impact on Patient Outcomes and Safety
Sourabh Bhardwaj, Devarati Majumdar, Venkatesan Nalliah
pp. 276–283 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260858 · Published 2026
Introduction: The Centralized Clinical Pharmacy model in multi-branch hospitals plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient safety by minimizing medication errors through the standardization of prescription review and docu…
- Article
In silico Decoding of the Antidiabetic Potential of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Integration
Sumedh Sanjay Joshi*
pp. 284–294 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260113 · Published 2026
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that leads to persistent high blood sugar along with dysfunction of various metabolic systems. Though effective, the latest drug therapies still have some problems like causing side…
- Article
A Cross-Sectional Study Examined the Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Adult Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in India
Saicharan Madagoni*
pp. 295–304 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260033 · Published 2026
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a pervasive public health concern in India, with reported prevalence rates of 70-90%. Emerging evidence suggests a relationship between hypovitaminosis D and psychiatric morbidity; how…
- Article
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of in vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Blepharis maderaspatensis Leaf
V. Aiswarya, Sermuga Pandian Nithya, E.D Giridar Priyan, Manikandan V
pp. 305–311 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260150 · Published 2026
Background: Helminth infections continue to be a major public health and the veterinary problem, especially in the tropical and subtropical regions. In recent years, the resistance is commonly used anthelmintic drugs has…
Case Report
- Article
Vancomycin Dosing Regimen in Patients with Hyper-Glomerular Filtration Rate: A Case Report
Maha Abdul-Latif, Nadin Suleiman, Victoria Wright, Jorge Sanchez
pp. 312–316 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260035 · Published 2026
Demonstrate a specific vancomycin regimen for patients with hyper-glomerular filtration rate that was used in clinical practice achieving the therapeutic Area Under the Curve (AUC) without nephrotoxicity incidence. 2020 …
- Article
A Case Report on Pyoderma gangrenosum
Akshima Gupta, Kasu Vyshnavi, Myakala Soumya, Yashaswini Puranam, Pannala Mounika, Nikhil Kumar Vanjari
pp. 317–320 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260878 · Published 2026
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare dermatological condition characterised by ulceration of the skin. It is more frequently observed in adults than in children. It is associated with inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid art…
Letter to Editor
- Article
Pharmacists as Stewards in Diabetes Mellitus: Current and Future Roles in Pakistan
Majid Khan*
pp. 321–322 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.20260008 · Published 2026
The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus is escalating daily (Khan, 2024; Khan et al., 2025). In Pakistan, the high costs of therapy and diagnosis approximately 11,580 PKR annually and 965 PKR/month, with 46% of these …