Browsing by Author "Philomien, Aiases"

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Emergency compounding of COVID-19 medicines:
    (2020) Mavu, Daniel; Mubita, Mwangana; Niaz, Qamar; Lusepani, Monde; Enkara, Tonata; Philomien, Aiases; Pick, Riana; Kibuule, Dan
    Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequitable access to medicines in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly due to limited capabilities for local manufacture. Aim: To describe priority medicine lists and critical skill sets required for an emergency compounding of COVID-19 medicines training programme. Methods: An evaluation of the COVID-19 emergency compounding readiness programme for the University of Namibia pharmacy graduates. The main outcomes were enhanced skill sets in compounding, quality control, and regulation of priority COVID-19 medicines. Data on outcomes were thematically analysed. Results: Fifty-eight pharmacy graduates demonstrated competence in emergency compounding, quality control, regulation, and provision of therapeutic information of COVID-19 medicines. A priority list and a skills set for emergency compounding of COVID-19 medicines were developed. Conclusions: The upskilling of pharmacy graduates on emergency compounding of COVID-19 medicines has the potential to address inequalities in the rapid response and control of epidemics.