Profile

Contact Details

Phone: +64 21 271 7720
Email: david.woods@otago.ac.nz

University Links

School of Pharmacy

Position

Professional Practice Fellow (part-time)

Qualifications

BSc(Hons) MPharm FRPharms FPS

Research summary

Clinically informative decision support; Age appropriate medicines

Teaching

PHCY 541 and 542 (Medicines Management), Evidence-based medicine and clinical pharmacy

Memberships

Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ)
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Member of Medicines Safety Expert Advisory Group (New Zealand)

Clinical

Consultant Clinical Pharmacist at multidisciplinary pain clinic Clinical Adviser (pharmaceuticals), Best Practice Advocacy Centre (www.bpac.org.nz)

Research

My main research focus involves investigating ways to make clinical decision support more relevant and clinically informative, particularly the creation of adverse drug reaction propensity groups (rational data sets for ADR alerting). I have initially focused on drug allergy alerting systems but I am also looking at wider applications by integrating population data, comorbidities and drug groupings into clinical decision making.

After many years of involvement at a practice and advisory level, I still participate in research into age-appropriate medicines for children.

Additional details

I also work internationally as a pharmaceutical consultant, advising on medicines policy, rational drug use and evidence-based medicine.

Publications

Tomlin, A., Woods, D. J., Lambie, A., Eskildsen, L., Ng, J., & Tilyard, M. (2020). Ethnic inequality in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated harm in New Zealand: A national population-based cohort study. Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety, 29, 881-889. doi: 10.1002/pds.5028 Journal - Research Article

Tomlin, A. M., Woods, D. J., Reid, J. J., & Tilyard, M. W. (2020). Trends in prescription medicine use by older people in New Zealand 2010-2015: A national population-based study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1513), 61-72. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal Journal - Research Article

Silva, R. M. E., Portela, R. D. P., da Costa, I. H. F., de Oliveira, A. B., Woods, D. J., de Oliveira, C. L. C. G., … Beserra, M. P. P. (2020). Immunosuppressives and enteral feeding tubes: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 45, 408-418. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.13093 Journal - Research Other

Gondim, A. P. S., Monteiro, M. P., Onocko-Campos, R. T., Woods, D., Maciel, A. P. P., & Duarte, R. D. P. (2019). Social and assistance characteristics of child and adolescent referrals to mental health services. O Mundo da Saúde, 43(1), 151-160. doi: 10.15343/0104-7809.20194301151170 Journal - Research Article

Thomas, D., de Sousa, I. C., Woods, D. J., Herman, R. A., & Baker, D. E. (2019). Drug information training for pharmacists. In D. Thomas (Ed.), Clinical pharmacy education, practice and research: Clinical pharmacy, drug information, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics and clinical research. (pp. 191-199). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814276-9.00013-1 Chapter in Book - Research

2020

Journal - Research Article

Journal - Research Other

2019

Chapter in Book - Research

Journal - Research Article

2018

Journal - Research Article

Néri, E. D. R., Woods, D. J., & Fonteles, M. M. d. F. (2018). Assessment of knowledge, skills and attitudes in the use of information technology to support hospital pharmacists clinical practice: Development and validation of a questionnaire. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 10(4), 439-443. doi: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.96

Tomlin, A. M., Woods, D. J., Lloyd, H. S., & Tilyard, M. W. (2018). Trends in outpatient prescription medicine use in New Zealand children 2010-2015: A national population-based study. Pediatric Drugs, 20, 465-474. doi: 10.1007/s40272-018-0303-3

Tomlin, A. M., Woods, D. J., Lloyd, H. S., Stewart, R. A. H., & Tilyard, M. W. (2018). Understanding medicines with a propensity to increase the risk of heart failure: Combining existing knowledge with targeted population assessment. Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety, 27(9), 1019-1028. doi: 10.1002/pds.4586

2017

Journal - Research Article

Kelly, L. E., Ito, S., Woods, D., Nunn, A. J., Taketomo, C., de Hoog, M., & Offringa, M. (2017). A comprehensive list of items to be included on a pediatric drug monograph. Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 22(1), 48-59.

Néri, E. D. R., Meira, A. S., Vasconcelos, H. B. d. S., Woods, D. J., & Fonteles, M. M. d. F. (2017). Knowledge, skills and attitudes of hospital pharmacists in the use of information technology and electronic tools to support clinical practice: A Brazilian survey. PLoS ONE, 12(12), e0189918. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189918

Tomlin, A. M., Reith, D. M., Woods, D. J., Lloyd, H. S., Smith, A., Fountain, J. S., & Tilyard, M. W. (2017). A pharmacoepidemiology database system for monitoring risk due to the use of medicines by New Zealand primary care patients. Drug Safety, 40(12), 1259-1277. doi: 10.1007/s40264-017-0579-1

2015

Journal - Research Article

Silva, C. B., Araújo, T. D. D. V., Vasconcelos, P. R. L., De Paula, H. C. B., Nogueira, N. A. P., Lira, C. A. B. D. O., … Woods, D. J., & Fonteles, M. M. D. F. (2015). Gamma radiation as a method for sterilization of all-in-one admixtures bags for clinical use: A study of stability. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7(6), 129-135.

2014

Journal - Research Article

Silva, M. C. C., Sampaio, L. R. L., de Araújo, D. P., Araújo, P. V. P., Monte, A. S. P., Rodrigues, F. T. S., Woods, D. J., … Vasconcelos, S. M. M. (2014). Central effects of lipoic acid associated with paroxetine in mice. American Journal of Therapeutics, 21(2), 85-90. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e318235f1a4

Linhares, M. I., Venâncio, E. T., Lima, C. N. C., Feitosa, M. L., Salviano, L. H. M. S., Souza, A. G., … Woods, D. J., … Fonteles, M. M. d. F. (2014). Methylphenidate: Proconvulsant effect and action on acetyl cholinesterase activity in young and adult mice. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(7), 547-551.

2012

Journal - Research Article

Loureiro, C. V., Campos e Reis, H. P. L., Magalhães, K. d. N., Carmo, C. P., Leite, F. A. M., Passos, A. C. d. B., … Woods, D. J., … Fonteles, M. M. d. F. (2012). Quality of life of HIV+ patients undergoing pharmacotherapeutic follow-up. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 48(4), 711-718. doi: 10.1590/S1984-82502012000400015

Honório Junior, J. E. R., Vasconcelos, G. S., Rodrigues, F. T. S., Filho, J. G. S., Barbosa-Filho, J. M., Aguiar, C. C. T., … Woods, D. J., … Vasconcelos, S. M. M. (2012). Monocrotaline: Histological damage and oxidant activity in brain areas of mice. Oxidative Medicine & Cellular Longevity, 2012, 697541. doi: 10.1155/2012/697541

do Carmo de Oliveira Citó, M., da Silva, F. C. C., Silva, M. I. G., Moura, B. A., Macêdo, D. S., Woods, D. J., … de Sousa, F. C. F. (2012). Reversal of cocaine withdrawal-induced anxiety by ondansetron, buspirone and propranolol. Behavioural Brain Research, 231(1), 116-123. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2012.01.056

Journal - Research Other

Woods, D. (2012). Potion or poison? Colloidal silver. Journal of Primary Health Care, 4(3), 251-252. doi: 10.1071/HC12251

Aguiar, C. C. T., Almeida, A. B., Araújo, P. V. P., de Abreu, R. N. D. C., Chaves, E. M. C., do Vale, O. C., … Woods, D. J., … Vasconcelos, S. M. M. (2012). Oxidative stress and epilepsy: Literature review. Oxidative Medicine & Cellular Longevity, 2012, 795259. doi: 10.1155/2012/795259

Woods, D. J. (2012). Guarana: Paullinia cupana, P. sorbilis also known as Brazilian cocoa and 'Zoom'. Journal of Primary Health Care, 4(2), 163-164. doi: 10.1071/HC12163

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Nunn, A., Aindow, A., & Woods, D. (2012). International initiatives on extemporaneous dispensing. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 435(2), (pp. 135-137). doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.05.055

2010

Journal - Research Article

Cavalcante, G. I. T., Capistrano, Jr, V. L. M., Cavalcante, F. S. D., Vasconcelos, S. M. M., Macêdo, D. S., Sousa, F. C. F., Woods, D. J., & Fonteles, M. M. F. (2010). Implications of efavirenz for neuropsychiatry: A review. International Journal of Neuroscience, 120(12), 739-745. doi: 10.3109/00207454.2010.520541

Vasconcelos Rios, E. R., VenÂncio, E. T., Moura Rocha, N. F., Woods, D. J., Vasconcelos, S., Macedo, D., … de França Fonteles, M. M. (2010). Melatonin: Pharmacological aspects and clinical trends. International Journal of Neuroscience, 120(9), 583-590. doi: 10.3109/00207454.2010.492921

Rios, E. R. V., Rocha, N. F. M., VenÂncio, E. T., . . ., Woods, D. J., & et al (2010). Mechanisms involved in the gastroprotective activity of esculin on acute gastric lesions in mice. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 188(1), 246-254. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2010.07.020

2007

Chapter in Book - Other

Gardiner, S. J., & Woods, D. J. (2007). Drugs in pregnancy and lactation. In R. Walker & C. Whittlesea (Eds.), Clinical pharmacy and therapeutics. (4th ed.) (pp. 681-690). Edinburgh, Scotland: Churchill Livingstone.

2006

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Woods, D. (2006, June). BPAC: Practice, innovation and research. Verbal presentation at the Pharmacy School Seminar Series, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2005

Journal - Research Article

Norris, P., Woodhouse, A., & Woods, D. (2005). New Zealand pharmacy students' knowledge of health, healthcare and medicines issues in developing countries. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 13, 265-272.

2004

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Norris, P., Woodhouse, A., & Woods, D. (2004, July). New Zealand pharmacy students' knowledge of pharmaceutical issues in developing countries. Poster session presented at the 13th International Social Pharmacy Workshop: Exploring theoretical and cultural perspectives, Malta.

2003

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Norris, P., Woodhouse, A., & Woods, D. (2003). Pharmacy students' knowledge of health, health-care and pharmaceutical issues in developing countries. Verbal presentation at the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference, Sydney, Australia.

2002

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Woods, D. J. (2002). Searching for information in your clinical practice. Hospital Pharmacy Europe, Summer, 34-35.

Woods, D. J. (2002). The Internet and healthcare information. Hospital Prescriber Europe, Spring, 26-27.

Wilson, H. J., & Woods, D. (2002). Pseudoephedrine causing mania-like symptoms. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1148), 86.

2001

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Woods, D. J. (2001). Extemporaneous formulations: an international perspective. Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 6, 208.

Woods, D. J. (2001). Evaluation of drug information resources. Pharmacy Today, (April), 19-20.

Software

Woods, D. J. (2001). Formulation in pharmacy practice 2nd ed [Computer Software]. Pharminfotech.

2000

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Tordoff, J. M., & Woods, D. J. (2000). A report on a series of continuing education sessions for hospital pharmacists on understanding and evaluating drug literature. Proceedings of the New Zealand Health Care Pharmacists Association Annual Conference (NZHPA). (pp. 43). [Abstract]

1998

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Woods, D. J., & Trewheeler, K. (1998). Medline and EmBase complement each other in literature searches. British Medical Journal, 316, 1166.

Vernon, G., & Woods, D. J. (1998). Development of an international network of drug information centres (INDICES). Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 28(2), 115-116.

1997

Journal - Research Article

Fawcett, J. P., Morgan, N. C., & Woods, D. J. (1997). Formulation and stability of naltrexone oral liquid for rapid withdrawal from methadone. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 31(11), 1291-1295.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hadfield, S., Fawcett, J. P., Rades, T., & Woods, D. J. (1997). Formulation of amiodarone-HCl for oral administration to infants. Proceedings of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association. (pp. P59). Sydney: APSA. [Abstract]

Fawcett, J. P., Moran, N. C., & Woods, D. J. (1997). Formalution and stability of naltrexione oral liquid for rapid withdrawal from methadone. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Drug Abuse. Hong Kong. [Abstract]

1996

Authored Book - Research

Woods, D. J., & McClintock, A. D. (1996). Notes on Injectable Drugs. Wellington: New Zealand Hospital Association (Inc), 189p.

Journal - Research Article

Boulton, D. W., Fawcett, J. P., & Woods, D. J. (1996). Stability of an extemporaneously compounded levothyroxine sodium oral liquid. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 53(10), 1157-1161.

Kunac, D., Ball, P. A., & Woods, D. J. M. (1996). Paediatric therapeutics. 2 Assessing the sick child: to refer or not to refer? New Zealand Pharmacy, (March), 18-21.

1995

Journal - Research Article

Oliver, S. E., Walker, R. J., & Woods, D. J. M. (1995). Fluconazole infused via a nephrostomy tube: a novel and effective route of delivery. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 20, 317-318.

Fawcett, J. P., Boulton, D. W. W., Jiang, R., & Woods, D. J. (1995). Stability of hydrocortisone oral suspensions prepared from tablets and powder. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 29, 987-990.

McClintock, A. D. M., Egan, A., Woods, D. J., & Pillans, P. (1995). A survey of allopurinol dosage prescribing. New Zealand Medical Journal, 108, 346-347.

Pillans, P. I., & Woods, D. J. (1995). Adverse reactions associated with nefopam. New Zealand Medical Journal, 108, 382-383.

1994

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Fawcett, J. P., Woods, D. J., Munasiri, B., & Becket, G. (1994). Compatibility of cyclizine lactate and haloperidol lactate. American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 51, (pp. -2294). [Abstract]