Outputs (5)

Barriers to administering non-oral formulations in a paediatric population: A semi-structured interview study (2015)
Journal Article
Venables. (2015). Barriers to administering non-oral formulations in a paediatric population: A semi-structured interview study. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 12 - 17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.11.010

There is a paucity of research exploring barriers to non-oral medicines administration in paediatric patients; however, these undoubtedly influence medicines adherence. Studies conducted with healthcare professionals have identified various issues wi... Read More about Barriers to administering non-oral formulations in a paediatric population: A semi-structured interview study.

Oral formulations for paediatrics: palatability studies (2015)
Journal Article
Batchelor, H., Venables, R., Ranmal, S., & Tuleu, C. (2015). Oral formulations for paediatrics: palatability studies. Hospital Pharmacy Europe,

The palatability of paediatric medicines is one of the most important formulation factors with potential to influence adherence to therapeutic regimens and outcomes.1 Palatability has been defined as, “the overall appreciation of a (often oral) medic... Read More about Oral formulations for paediatrics: palatability studies.

Problems with oral formulations prescribed to children: a focus group study of healthcare professionals (2015)
Journal Article
Venables. (2015). Problems with oral formulations prescribed to children: a focus group study of healthcare professionals. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 1057-1067. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-015-0152-x

Background There is evidence to suggest that adherence with prescribed medication is lower amongst adolescents and children than in adults. Medication adherence rates between 11 and 93 % in paediatric patients have been reported. More research needs... Read More about Problems with oral formulations prescribed to children: a focus group study of healthcare professionals.

Determination of formulation factors that affect oral medicines acceptability in a domicilliary paediatric population (2015)
Journal Article
Venables. (2015). Determination of formulation factors that affect oral medicines acceptability in a domicilliary paediatric population. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 55 - 62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.01.023

Acceptability of medicines for children is a challenge, yet critical to ensure adherence to treatment. There is very little literature on formulation factors that influence acceptability of medicines, particularly in the domiciliary environment. This... Read More about Determination of formulation factors that affect oral medicines acceptability in a domicilliary paediatric population.

The application of tribology in assessing texture perception of oral liquid medicine (2015)
Journal Article
Venables. (2015). The application of tribology in assessing texture perception of oral liquid medicine. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 277 - 281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.01.004

The palatability of medicines is likely to have a significant impact on patient adherence and consequently, on the safety and efficacy of a medicinal product. Palatability encompasses properties of medicines not limited to taste including swallowabil... Read More about The application of tribology in assessing texture perception of oral liquid medicine.