Dr Mudassir Anwar

Contact Details
- Phone
- +64 3 479 7274
- mudassir.anwar@otago.ac.nz
University Links
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Qualifications
- BPharm MSClinPharm PhD
- Research summary
- Pharmacy practice and social pharmacy
- Teaching
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Social Pharmacy
- Paper coordinator-PHCY511 (Patient-centered care)
- Memberships
- Centre for Global Migrations
- Otago Global Health Institute
Research
The primary focus of my research is the extension of the pharmacist role and the evaluation of current roles and services using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Other areas of interest include:
- Social determinants of health
- Medicines in the context of daily life
- Safe and effective use of medicines
- Public awareness on pharmaceutical services
- Migrant and refugee health
Publications
Yeo, H. Y., Liew, A. C., Chan, S. J., Anwar, M., Han, C. H.-W., & Marra, C. A. (2023). Understanding patient preferences regarding the important determinants of breast cancer treatment: A narrative scoping review. Patient Preference & Adherence, 17, 2679-2706. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S432821
Rangi, P., Marra, C., Scahill, S., & Anwar, M. (2023). Impact of promotional videos on public perception of pharmacy services. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/08971900231177201
Chun, L. D., & Anwar, M. (2023). What constitutes evidence for over-the-counter medicines? A cross-sectional study of community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude, and practices. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Sevices Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/jphsr/rmad017
Dalgado, A., Patel, J., Kim, J., Helm, K., Williams, K., Kadariya, K., Napier, P., & Anwar, M. (2023). Need a flu jab? Let’s try pharmacy: Patient characteristics and experiences with pharmacy immunisation services. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad026
Rani, A., Rashid, S., & Anwar, M. (2022). Parents' knowledge and practices regarding stress management in school children of district Rawalpindi, Pakistan. UMT Education Review, 5(1), 104-121. doi: 10.32350/uer.51.05
Chun, L. D., & Anwar, M. (2023). What constitutes evidence for over-the-counter medicines? A cross-sectional study of community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude, and practices. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Sevices Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/jphsr/rmad017
Journal - Research Article
Dalgado, A., Patel, J., Kim, J., Helm, K., Williams, K., Kadariya, K., Napier, P., & Anwar, M. (2023). Need a flu jab? Let’s try pharmacy: Patient characteristics and experiences with pharmacy immunisation services. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad026
Journal - Research Article
Rangi, P., Marra, C., Scahill, S., & Anwar, M. (2023). Impact of promotional videos on public perception of pharmacy services. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/08971900231177201
Journal - Research Article
Rani, A., Rashid, S., & Anwar, M. (2022). Parents' knowledge and practices regarding stress management in school children of district Rawalpindi, Pakistan. UMT Education Review, 5(1), 104-121. doi: 10.32350/uer.51.05
Journal - Research Article
Bell, G., Ikhtiari, S., Johns, A., Teoh, D., Webber, S., Napier, P., & Anwar, M. (2021). In this digital age, how easily accessible is pharmacist vaccination information? The case of New Zealand. Exploratory Research in Clinical & Social Pharmacy, 2, 100033. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2021.100033
Journal - Research Article
Hussain, N., Said, A. S. A., Javaid, F. A., Al Haddad, A. H. I., Anwar, M., Khan, Z., & Abu-Mellal, A. (2021). The efficacy and safety profile of capsaicin 8% patch versus 5% Lidocaine patch in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain: A randomized, placebo-controlled study of south Asian male patients. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 20, 271-278. doi: 10.1007/s40200-021-00741-2
Journal - Research Article
Shakeel, S., Nesar, S., Rehman, H., Jamil, K., Mallick, I. A., Mustafa, M. S., Anwar, M., & Jamshed, S. (2021). Patterns and predictors of off-label drug prescribing in psychiatric practice: A qualitative study. Pharmacy, 9(4), 203. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy9040203
Journal - Research Article
Ahmed, S. I., Lin, L. K., Ing, J. C. S., Hasan, S. S., Anwar, M., & Babar, M. G. (2019). An evaluation of self perceived professionalism among health professions’ students. Pharmacy Education, 19(1), 396-405.
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., El-Dahiyat, F., Jairoun, A., Raed, R., Butt, I., Abdel-Majid, W., & Abdelgadir, H. (2019). The sunshine under our skin: Public knowledge and practices about vitamin D deficiency in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Archives of Osteoporosis, 14, 111. doi: 10.1007/s11657-019-0671-5
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., El-Dahiyat, F., Shriki, H. A., Khaled, M. A., & Rani, A. (2019). An insight into the perception of community pharmacists on health literacy. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Sevices Research, 10, 433-437. doi: 10.1111/jphs.12323
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Green, J. A., Norris, P., & Bukhari, N. I. (2017). Prospective daily diary study reporting of any and all symptoms in healthy adults in Pakistan: Prevalence and response. BMJ Open, 7(11), e014998. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014998
Journal - Research Article
Faizullah, M., Nisar-ur-Rahman, Umar, M. I., Anwar, M., & Sarfraz, M. (2017). A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practices of medical doctors towards antibiotic prescribing patterns and resistance in Khyber Pakhtun Khawah, Pakistan. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 7(12), 38-46. doi: 10.7324/JAPS.2017.71205
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Green, J. A., Norris, P., & Bukhari, N. L. (2015). Self-medication, home remedies, and spiritual healing: Common responses to everyday symptoms in Pakistan. Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine, 3(1), 281-295. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2015.1088387
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Norris, P., Green, J., Au, S., Li, G., Ma, M., Prentice, R., Shum, A., Siaw, L.-A., Yoo, S., & Zhang, S. (2015). Pharmacy students' use of and beliefs about traditional healthcare. Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, 17(3), 895-904. doi: 10.1007/s10903-014-0013-z
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Green, J., & Norris, P. (2012). Health-seeking behaviour in Pakistan: A narrative review of the existing literature. Public Health, 126(6), 507-517. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2012.02.006
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., Lim, K. N., Anwar, M., Sathvik, B. S., Ahmadi, K., Yuan, A. W. L., & Kamarunnesa, M. A. (2012). Impact of pharmacists' intervention on identification and management of drug-drug interactions in an intensive care setting. Singapore Medical Journal, 53(8), 526-531.
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., Keong, S. C., Choong, C. L. K., Ahmed, S. I., Ching, T. W., Anwar, M., … Babar, M. G. (2011). Patient-reported adverse drug reactions and drug-drug interactions: A cross-sectional study on Malaysian HIV/AIDS patients. Medical Principles & Practice, 20(3), 265-270. doi: 10.1159/000321274
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Sulaiman, S. A. S., & Khan, T. M. (2010). A survey of knowledge of sexually transmitted infections among patients at a public hospital in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Medical Principles & Practice, 19(4), 312-318. doi: 10.1159/000312719
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., Sulaiman, S. A. S., Ahmadi, K., & Khan, T. M. (2010). Awareness of school students on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their sexual behavior: A cross-sectional study conducted in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. BMC Public Health, 10, 47. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-47
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., Alen, Y. K. S., Wayne, W. G. W., Ahmadi, K., Anwar, M., & Goh, G. K. (2010). Understanding of and attitudes toward epilepsy among the urban Chinese population in Malaysia. Singapore Medical Journal, 51(4), 290-299.
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., Feng, S. R., Ahmadi, K., Ahmad, K. M., Chong, D. W. K., Anwar, M., & Badarudin, N. Z. (2010). Factors influencing concomitant use of complementary and alternative medicines with warfarin. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 40(4), 294-299. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2010.tb00563.x
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., See, C. K., Choong, C. L. K., Ahmed, S. I., Ahmadi, K., & Anwar, M. (2010). Reasons, perceived efficacy, and factors associated with complementary and alternative medicine use among Malaysian patients with HIV/AIDS. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 16(11), 1171-1176. doi: 10.1089/acm.2009.0657
Journal - Research Article
Hasan, S. S., Wei, W. W. G., Ahmadi, K., Ahmed, I. S., Yong, A. K. S., & Anwar, M. (2010). Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among Malaysian Chinese. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal & Public Health, 2(11), 361-376.
Journal - Research Article
Khan, T. M., Sulaiman, S. A. S., Hassali, M. A., Anwar, M., Wasif, G., & Khan, A. H. (2010). Community knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs towards depression in the state of Penang, Malaysia. Community Mental Health Journal, 46(1), 87-92. doi: 10.1007/s10597-009-9262-z
Journal - Research Article
Khan, T. M., Arif, N. H. B., Tahir, H., & Anwar, M. (2009). Role of the husband's knowledge and behaviour in postnatal depression: A case study of an immigrant Pakistani woman. Mental Health in Family Medicine, 6(4), 195-201.
Journal - Research Article
Khan, T. M., Sulaiman, S. A., Hassali, M. A., Gillani, S. W., Anwar, M., Hussain, K., & Khan, A. H. (2009). Incidence of depression and its demographic correlates: Outcome of descriptive study at the psychiatry OPD Penang, Malaysia. HealthMED, 3(3), 204-211.
Journal - Research Article
Anwar, M., & Sulaiman, S. A. S. (2008). Evaluation of the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by private practitioners in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(4), 41-47.
Journal - Research Article
Yeo, H. Y., Liew, A. C., Chan, S. J., Anwar, M., Han, C. H.-W., & Marra, C. A. (2023). Understanding patient preferences regarding the important determinants of breast cancer treatment: A narrative scoping review. Patient Preference & Adherence, 17, 2679-2706. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S432821
Journal - Research Other
Al Sadi, B. M., Harb, Z., El-Dahiyat, F., & Anwar, M. (2021). Improving patient waiting time: A quality initiative at a pharmacy of a public hospital in United Arab Emirates. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 14(3), 756-761. doi: 10.1080/20479700.2019.1692768
Journal - Research Other
Anwar, M. (2015). Mixed-methods research in pharmacy practice and its implications. Archives of Pharmacy Practice, 6(1), 1-2. doi: 10.4103/2045-080X.151279
Journal - Research Other
Ahmadi, K., Anwar, M., & Hassali, M. A. (2012). Malaysian pharmacy educators' view of the role of non-pharmacy trained educators in teaching pharmacy students. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 76(7), 138. doi: 10.5688/ajpe767138
Journal - Research Other
Khan, T. M., Anwar, M., & Gillani, W. (2011). Knowledge towards breast cancer among Malaysian university students. Breast Journal, 17(5), 553-554. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4741.2011.01142.x
Journal - Research Other
Khan, T. M., Anwar, M., & Mueen Ahmed, K. K. (2011). A perspective for clinical pharmacy curriculum development and validation in Asian developing nations. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 3(2), 151-154. doi: 10.4103/0975-1483.80304
Journal - Research Other