Pharmacy Practice Research Methods

The first edition of Pharmacy Practice Research Methods provided a contemporary overview of pharmacy practice research, discussing relevant theories, methodologies, models and techniques. It included chapters on a range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice.

This new edition of the book is much broader and more diversified. It includes the quality improvement methods in pharmacy practice research, focusing on the key differences between high and low-income countries with regard to pharmacy practice research, as well as the main challenges faced when conducting such research – areas of significant global interest. In addition, a number of the chapters covering fast-moving fields where new methods have been developed and published have been updated. Featuring seven new topics and presenting future trends, the book also explains in detail methods used in covert and overt observations in pharmacy practice, as well as methods involved in realist research, which are important to countries seeking to produce evidence-based information in this area.

“This book is a great resource to understand what pharmacy practice is, and how it helps to contribute towards improving the use of medicines. … The book is a useful read and has several key strengths including an up-to-date literature making it as essential reading. Moreover, the book is rich with updated examples, case studies, and scenarios on the topic. Having these features, makes it a very interesting and useful reference resource for the researchers in the field.” (Rabia Hussain, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, Vol. 42, 2020)

Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar is a Professor of Medicines and Healthcare and the Director of the  Centre of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Research at the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. A pharmacist by training, Prof Babar is the recipient of the prestigious “Research Excellence Award” from the University of Auckland. He understands the global health and pharmacy systems, and is known for his work in pharmaceutical policy and practice, including quality use of medicines, access to medicines, medicine prices and issues related to pharmacoeconomics. He has published in high impact journals such as PLoS Medicine and the Lancet, and has acted as a consultant for the World Health Organization, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Health Action International, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Bank, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and for the Pharmaceutical Management Agency of New Zealand.  He edited work include "Economic Evaluation of Pharmacy Services", “Pharmacy Practice Research Methods”, “Global Pharmaceutical Policy” “Pharmaceutical Prices in the 21st Century”, “Pharmaceutical Policies in Countries with Developing Healthcare Systems ", “ Equitable access to high cost medicines” and the “Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy”. Published by Elsevier and Adis/Springer, the books are used in curriculum design, policy development and as a reference resource all around the globe. Professor Babar is the Editor-in-Chief of the BMC Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice.