Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, Vol 12, Issue 4, 2026

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 4

2026

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine [Print -A Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal in Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, Online -A Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal in Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine] -

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Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues/year). Special issues are also published in contemporary areas from time to time.

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Review Article

Exploring Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Management of Human Metapneumovirus Infection
Published: July 14, 2026 | Review Article

Gaurao Damre, Snehal Sathe, Dhanashree Shinde, Vaibhav V Bhone
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 196-201.

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...

Role of Amyloid Beta and Tau Protein in Alzheimer’s disease
Published: July 14, 2026 | Review Article

Rajkumari Lodhi, Virendra Kumar Sharma
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 202-210.

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...

4D Printed Stimuli-Responsive Polypills for Personalized Drug Therapy: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Published: July 14, 2026 | Review Article

Abdul Manaf Fathima Zanooja
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 211-216.

Four-Dimensional (4D) printing is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling the development of adaptive drug delivery systems capable of responding dynamically to physiological and...

Disquisition of Drug Dose Determinations to Effectuate Sustained Therapeutic Response in Patients: A Comprehensive Review
Published: July 14, 2026 | Review Article

Pooja Chandrasekar, Mariyam Susan Joji, Sashtipriyaa Ramesh, Jagadeesan Moorthy
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 217-227.

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...

Artificial Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical Industry: A Literature Review
Published: July 14, 2026 | Review Article

Dharva Shah
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 228-233.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the pharmaceutical industry through its integration into pharmacovigilance, drug discovery, predictive analytics, and healthcare governance...

Original Article

Appraisal of Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Seizures and Medication Adherence
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Saicharan Madagoni, Siri Chandana Eeda, Priyanka Machavaram, Sana Firdouse, Anoosha Bera
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 234-241.

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...

Hypertension Management among Hypertensive Patients in Al-Thawra Hospital, Sana’a City, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Khaled Al-Akhali, Abdullah Mahyuob, Yousef Al-Ghobabi
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 242-247.

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...

Accessibility and Willingness of Patients to Pay for Pharmaceutical Care Services in a Tertiary Health Facility, Benin City, Nigeria
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Monday Ikponmwosa Osarenmwinda, John Nonso Eze
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 248-256.

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...

A Cross-Sectional Study Examined the Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Mental Health in Indian Adults
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Saicharan Madagoni
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 257-267.

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...

Assessment of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Usage Patterns and Awareness among College Students
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Simran Khanam, Saman Moin, Rajesh Yadav
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 268-275.

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...

Centralized Clinical Pharmacy-Drug Order Verifications in Super Speciality Hospitals: Impact on Patient Outcomes and Safety
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Sourabh Bhardwaj, Devarati Majumdar, Venkatesan Nalliah
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 276-283.

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...

In silico Decoding of the Antidiabetic Potential of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Integration
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Sumedh Sanjay Joshi
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 284-294.

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...

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
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

Saicharan Madagoni
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 295-304.

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...

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of in vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Blepharis maderaspatensis Leaf
Published: July 14, 2026 | Original Article

V. Aiswarya, Sermuga Pandian Nithya, E.D Giridar Priyan, Manikandan V
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 305-311.

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...

Case Report

Vancomycin Dosing Regimen in Patients with Hyper-Glomerular Filtration Rate: A Case Report
Published: July 14, 2026 | Case Report

Maha Abdul-Latif, Nadin Suleiman, Victoria Wright, Jorge Sanchez
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 312-316.

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...

A Case Report on Pyoderma gangrenosum
Published: July 14, 2026 | Case Report

Akshima Gupta, Kasu Vyshnavi, Myakala Soumya, Yashaswini Puranam, Pannala Mounika, Nikhil Kumar Vanjari
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 317-320.

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...

Letter to Editor

Pharmacists as Stewards in Diabetes Mellitus: Current and Future Roles in Pakistan
Published: July 14, 2026 | Letter to Editor

Majid Khan
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 12 (4), 321-322.

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...