On Oct 30th, 2021, Master in Clinical Pharmacy (MCP) student Ms. Jumana published her research in Journal of International Medical Research. The journal has an impact factor of 1.671 with SCOPUS cite score 1.4. The publication is focused on comparative efficacy of azithromycin versus clarithromycin in combination with beta-lactam for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia hospital patients. This article is a qualitative evidence synthesis of seven studies published around the world. The need for pharmaceutical health care services in antibiotic prescribing is highlighted. The article focused on evidence-based practice, which is indeed a key competency of clinical pharmacist.
Title: Comparative efficacy of azithromycin versus clarithromycin in combination with beta-lactams to treat community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients: a systematic review.
Authors: Al-Salloum, J., Gillani, S. W., Mahmood, R. K., & Gulam, S. M.
Journal: Journal of International Medical Research, (2021); 49(10): 1–14