Contact Details
- Phone
- +64 3 479 5164
- rhiannon.braund@otago.ac.nz
University Links
- Position
- Professor
- Qualifications
- BSc BPharm PhD(Otago) FPS FNZCP RegPharmNZ
- Research summary
- Safe and effective use of medicines; Clinical pharmacy practice
- Teaching
- I received the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award for Excellence in Tertiary Teaching in 2012. Currently my teaching focus is on postgraduate research.
- Clinical
- In 2018 I was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Society for my work in advancement of the profession. I am currently an elected member of the National Executive of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand.
Research
Safe Use of Medicines: My role at the NZ Pharmacovigilance Centre is to identify the adverse effects of medicines (and related substances) to provide evidence regarding the safe use of medicines and to identify how to best optimise the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
As an academic pharmacist and practitioner, the role that pharmacists play in the delivery of medicine rationalisation, optimisation, and safety are at the centre of my research. My research in advanced clinical pharmacy practice has had significant local and international influence in the service delivery and enhanced patient outcomes arena.
This work extends to transition of care points and collaborative team approaches to medicine use and patient safety.
Publications
Amiesimaka, O. I., Aluzaite, K., Braund, R., & Schultz, M. (2024). Using electronic health records in analysing medication adherence in southern New Zealand patients with inflammatory bowel disease. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1588), 25-36. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/
Bradley, F., Hammond, M., & Braund, R. (2024). Career outlook and satisfaction in the presence of workload intensification: A survey of early career pharmacists. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad084
Amiesimaka, O. I., Aluzaite, K., Braund, R., & Schultz, M. (2023). “It's just like putting your socks on”: Patients' perspectives on inflammatory bowel disease medication adherence. Exploratory Research in Clinical & Social Pharmacy, 12, 100385. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100385
Bradley, F., Hammond, M., & Braund, R. (2023). Stress, burnout, and the need for support: A survey of early career pharmacists. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, riad079. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad079
Shanika, L. G. T., Reynolds, A., Pattison, S., & Braund, R. (2023). Proton pump inhibitor use: Systematic review of global trends and practices. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00228-023-03534-z
Peake, B. M., Braund, R., Tong, A. Y. C., & Tremblay, L. A. (2016). The life-cycle of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing, 261p.
Authored Book - Research
Gauld, N. J., & Braund, R. (2019). Contraception and the pharmacist's role. In Z. U.-D. Babar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy (Vol. 3: Part A). (1st ed.) (pp. 473-486). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-812735-3.00526-4
Chapter in Book - Research
Gauld, N. J., & Braund, R. (2019). Management of erectile dysfunction and the pharmacist's role. In Z. U.-D. Babar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy (Vol. 3: Part A). (1st ed.) (pp. 497-509). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-812735-3.00531-8
Chapter in Book - Research
Braund, R., & Medlicott, N. J. (2013). Biomaterials as platforms for topical administration of therapeutic agents in cutaneous wound healing. In S. Dumitriu & V. Popa (Eds.), Polymeric biomaterials: Structure and function. (pp. 837-850). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Braund, R., & Peake, B. (2012). Human pharmaceuticals of potential concern to the New Zealand environment. In J. R. Barker & R. Walters (Eds.), New Zealand and Australia in focus: Economics, the environment and issues in health care. (pp. 1-33). New York, NY: Nova Science.
Chapter in Book - Research
Amiesimaka, O. I., Aluzaite, K., Braund, R., & Schultz, M. (2024). Using electronic health records in analysing medication adherence in southern New Zealand patients with inflammatory bowel disease. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1588), 25-36. Retrieved from https://nzmj.org.nz/
Journal - Research Article
Bradley, F., Hammond, M., & Braund, R. (2024). Career outlook and satisfaction in the presence of workload intensification: A survey of early career pharmacists. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad084
Journal - Research Article
Amiesimaka, O. I., Aluzaite, K., Braund, R., & Schultz, M. (2023). “It's just like putting your socks on”: Patients' perspectives on inflammatory bowel disease medication adherence. Exploratory Research in Clinical & Social Pharmacy, 12, 100385. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100385
Journal - Research Article
Bradley, F., Hammond, M., & Braund, R. (2023). Stress, burnout, and the need for support: A survey of early career pharmacists. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, riad079. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riad079
Journal - Research Article
Thomas, C., Braund, R., Bowden, N., Hobbs, M., Kokaua, J., & Paterson, H. (2023). Disparities in utilisation of combined oral contraceptives in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cross-sectional whole-of-population study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 63(3), 441-447. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13672
Journal - Research Article
Gregan, A., Heydon, S., & Braund, R. (2022). Understanding the factors influencing prescriber uptake of pharmacist recommendations in secondary care. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, 18(8), 3438-3443. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.10.003
Journal - Research Article
McLay, L. K., Bowden, N. J., Eggleston, M. J. F., Thabrew, H., Braund, R., & Schluter, P. J. (2022). Melatonin dispensing and polypharmacy rates for New Zealand children with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders: A nationwide pharmacoepidemiological study. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 101948. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2022.101948
Journal - Research Article
Aluzaite, K., Braund, R., Seeley, L., Amiesimaka, O. I., & Schultz, M. (2021). Adherence to inflammatory bowel disease medications in southern New Zealand. Crohn's & Colitis 360, 3(otab056). doi: 10.1093/crocol/otab056
Journal - Research Article
Campbell, C., Braund, R., & Morris, C. (2021). A mixed methods study on medicines information needs and challenges in New Zealand general practice. BMC Family Practice, 22, 150. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01451-7
Journal - Research Article
Gauld, N., Johnstone, E., McMichael, I., & Braund, R. (2021). Pharmacists’ views and desires regarding pharmacist administration of vaccines in New Zealand. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 29, 126-133. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riaa012
Journal - Research Article
Robson, H., Braund, R., Glass, M., Ashton, J., & Tatley, M. (2021). Synthetic cannabis: Adverse events reported to the New Zealand Pharmacovigilance Centre. Clinical Toxicology, 59(6), 472-479. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2020.1828592
Journal - Research Article
Yang, N. Y., Pomerleau, A. C., Shieffelbien, L. M., Kunac, D. L., & Braund, R. (2021). Therapeutic errors captured by the New Zealand National Poisons Centre: A retrospective audit. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(1), 63-69. doi: 10.1071/hc20066
Journal - Research Article
Bowden, N., Thabrew, H., Kokaua, J., & Braund, R. (2020). National prescribing rates and polypharmacy for children and young people in New Zealand with and without autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 78, 101642. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101642
Journal - Research Article
Boyina, S. Y., Stokes, T., Renall, A., & Braund, R. (2020). Clinical pharmacist facilitators in primary care: A descriptive study of their roles and services provided in general practices of southern New Zealand. Journal of Primary Health Care, 12(1), 88-95. doi: 10.1071/HC19073
Journal - Research Article
Braund, R., Lawrence, C. K., Baum, L., Kessler, B., Vassart, M., & Coulter, C. (2019). Quality of electronic records documenting adverse drug reactions within a hospital setting: Identification of discrepancies and information completeness. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1488), 28-37. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Kharjul, M. D., Cameron, C., & Braund, R. (2019). Using the pharmaceutical collection database to identify patient adherence to oral hypoglycaemic medicines. Journal of Primary Health Care, 11(3), 265-274. doi: 10.1071/HC19017
Journal - Research Article
Napier, P., Norris, P., Green, J., & Braund, R. (2019). Experiences of pharmacy staff during the introduction of the checking technician role in New Zealand. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 27, 149-156. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12483
Journal - Research Article
Wheeler, B. J., Braund, R., Galland, B., Mikuscheva, A., Wiltshire, E., Jefferies, C., & de Lange, M. (2019). District health board of residence, ethnicity and socioeconomic status all impact publicly funded insulin pump uptake in New Zealand patients with type 1 diabetes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1491), 78-89. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Braund, R., Ratnayake, K., Tong, K., Song, J., Chai, S., & Gauld, N. (2018). Pharmacist supply of sildenafil: Pharmacist's experiences and perceptions on training and tools for supply. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(3), 650-658. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0622-z
Journal - Research Article
Kharjul, M., Braund, R., & Green, J. (2018). The influence of pharmacist-led adherence support on glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(2), 354-359. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0606-z
Journal - Research Article
Napier, P., Norris, P., & Braund, R. (2018). Introducing a checking technician allows pharmacists to spend more time on patient focused activities. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, 14(4), 382-386. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.05.002
Journal - Research Article
Campbell, C., Braund, R., & Morris, C. (2017). Beyond the four walls: An exploratory survey of location, employment and roles of pharmacists in primary health care. Journal of Primary Health Care, 9(4), 297-310. doi: 10.1071/HC17022
Journal - Research Article
Assawasuwannakit, P., Braund, R., & Duffull, S. B. (2016). A framework for quantifying the influence of adherence and dose individualization. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 99(4), 452-459. doi: 10.1002/cpt.268
Journal - Research Article
Braund, R., Henderson, E., McNab, E., Sarten, R., Wallace, E., & Gauld, N. (2016). Pharmacist-only trimethoprim: Pharmacist satisfaction on their training and the impact on their practice. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 38(6), 1357-1361. doi: 10.1007/s11096-016-0388-0
Journal - Research Article
Campbell, C., Morris, C., & Braund, R. (2016). Medicines information in New Zealand: Current services and future potential. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1447), 21-28. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Napier, P., Norris, P., Green, J., & Braund, R. (2016). Can they do it? Comparing the views of pharmacists and technicians to the introduction of an advanced technician role. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 24, 97-103. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12225
Journal - Research Article
Shen, W., Wong, B., Chin, J. Y. P., Lee, M., Coulter, C., & Braund, R. (2016). Comparison of documentation of patient reported adverse drug reactions on both paper-based medication charts and electronic medication charts at a New Zealand hospital. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1444), 90-96. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
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Assawasuwannakit, P., Braund, R., & Duffull, S. B. (2015). A model-based meta-analysis of the influence of factors that impact adherence to medications. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 40(1), 24-31. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12219
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Assawasuwannakit, P., Braund, R., & Duffull, S. B. (2015). Quantification of the forgiveness of drugs to imperfect adherence. CPT: Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, 4(3), 204-211. doi: 10.1002/psp4.4
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Napier, P., Norris, P., & Braund, R. (2015). Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an advanced role for technicians. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, 11(6), 814-823. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2014.12.005
Journal - Research Article
Santoke, H., Tong, A. Y. C., Mezyk, S. P., Johnston, K. M., Braund, R., Cooper, W. J., & Peake, B. M. (2015). UV photodegradation of enoxacin in water: Kinetics and depradation Pathways. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 141(10), 04015027. doi: 10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0000954
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Braund, R., Coulter, C. V., Bodington, A. J., Giles, L. M., Greig, A.-M., Heaslip, L. J., & Marshall, B. J. (2014). Drug related problems identified by community pharmacists on hospital discharge prescriptions in New Zealand. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 36(3), 498-502. doi: 10.1007/s11096-014-9935-8
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Hatah, E., Braund, R., Tordoff, J., & Duffull, S. B. (2014). A systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacist-led fee-for-services medication review. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 77(1), 102-115. doi: 10.1111/bcp.12140
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Hatah, E., Tordoff, J., Duffull, S. B., & Braund, R. (2014). Pharmacists' performance of clinical interventions during adherence support medication reviews. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, 10(1), 185-194. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.04.008
Journal - Research Article
Hatah, E., Tordoff, J., Duffull, S. B., Cameron, C., & Braund, R. (2014). Retrospective examination of selected outcomes of Medicines Use Review (MUR) services in New Zealand. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 36(3), 503-512. doi: 10.1007/s11096-014-9913-1
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Fan, A. Y., Liu, A. H. C., Pan, B., Yang, C., Coulter, C. V., Shieffelbien, L., Temple, W., & Braund, R. (2013). Investigating childhood and adolescence poisoning exposures in New Zealand reported to the National Poisons Centre during 2000-2009. Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2(2), 52-57.
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Hatah, E., Braund, R., Duffull, S. B., & Tordoff, J. (2013). General practitioners' views of pharmacists' current and potential contributions to medication review and prescribing in New Zealand. Journal of Primary Health Care, 5(3), 223-233.
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Maxwell, K., Harrison, J., Scahill, S., & Braund, R. (2013). Identifying drug-related problems during transition between secondary and primary care in New Zealand. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 21(5), 333-336. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12013
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Braund, R., Chesney, K. M., Keast, E. P., Ng, L. J., Qi, S., Samaranayaka, S., & Wang, E. (2012). Are all pharmacy staff interested in potential future roles? International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 20(6), 417-421. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2012.00216.x
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Hatah, E., Braund, R., Duffull, S., & Tordoff, J. (2012). General practitioners' perceptions of pharmacists' new services in New Zealand. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 34(2), 364-373. doi: 10.1007/s11096-012-9617-3
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Tong, A. Y. C., Braund, R., Warren, D. S., & Peake, B. M. (2012). TiO2-assisted photodegradation of pharmaceuticals: A review. Central European Journal of Chemistry, 10(4), 989-1027. doi: 10.2478/s11532-012-0049-7
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Braund, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and paracetamol for acute musculoskeletal injuries: Physiotherapists' understanding of which is safer, more effective, and when to initiate treatment. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 27(7), 482-491. doi: 10.3109/09593985.2010.527430
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Braund, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2011). Recommending NSAIDs and paracetamol: A survey of New Zealand physiotherapists' knowledge and behaviours. Physiotherapy Research International, 16(1), 43-49. doi: 10.1002/pri.472
Journal - Research Article
Chang, S. Y., Horsburgh, S., Norris, P., & Braund, R. (2011). Recruitment and retention of primary care patients into a research study investigating medication adherence. Journal of Primary Health Care, 3(3), 204-209.
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Tong, A. Y. C., Braund, R., Tan, E. W., Tremblay, L. A., Stringer, T., Trought, K., & Peake, B. M. (2011). UV-induced photodegradation of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) in water. Environmental Chemistry, 8(2), 182-189. doi: 10.1071/EN10095
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Tong, A. Y. C., Peake, B. M., & Braund, R. (2011). Disposal practices for unused medications in New Zealand community pharmacies. Journal of Primary Health Care, 3(3), 197-203.
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Braund, R., Furlan, H. M., George, K., Havell, M. M. A., Murphy, J. L., & West, M. K. (2010). Interventions performed by New Zealand community pharmacists while dispensing prescription medications. Pharmacy World & Science, 32, 22-25. doi: 10.1007/s11096-009-9343-7
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Bushby, S. K., Anderson, R. J., & Braund, R. (2010). New Zealand parent's perceptions of the use and safety of over the counter liquid analgesics. Pharmacy Practice, 8(4), 238-242.
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Tong, A. Y. C., Peake, B. M., & Braund, R. (2010). Disposal practices for unused medications around the world. Environment International, 37, 292-298. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2010.10.002
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Braund, R., Gn, G., & Matthews, R. (2009). Investigating unused medications in New Zealand. Pharmacy World & Science, 31(6), 664-669. doi: 10.1007/s11096-009-9325-9
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Braund, R., Hook, S. M., Greenhill, N., & Medlicott, N. J. (2009). Distribution of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) within model excisional wounds following topical application. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, 61(2), 193-200. doi: 10.1211/jpp/61.02.0008
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Braund, R., Peake, B. M., & Shieffelbien, L. (2009). Disposal practices for unused medications in New Zealand. Environment International, 35(6), 952-955.
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James, T. H., Helms, M. L., & Braund, R. (2009). Analysis of medications returned to community pharmacies. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 43(10), 1631-1635. doi: 10.1345/aph.1M209
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Lee, E., Braund, R., & Tordoff, J. (2009). Examining the first year of Medicines Use Review services provided by pharmacists in New Zealand: 2008. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1293). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1293/3560/content.pdf
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Peake, B. M., & Braund, R. (2009). Environmental aspects of the disposal of pharmaceuticals in New Zealand. Chemistry in New Zealand, 73(2), 58-63.
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Braund, R., Chuah, F., Gilbert, R., Gn, G., Soh, A., Tan, L. Y., Tiong, H. S., & Yuen, Y.-C. (2008). Identification of the reasons for medication returns. New Zealand Family Physician, 35(4), 248-252.
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Braund, R., Hook, S., & Medlicott, N. J. (2007). The role of topical growth factors in chronic wounds. Current Drug Delivery, 4(3), 195-204. doi: 10.2174/156720107781023857
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Braund, R., Tucker, I. G., & Medlicott, N. J. (2007). Hypromellose films for the delivery of growth factors for wound healing. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, 59(3), 367-372.
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Braund, R., Yuen, Y. C., & Jung, J. (2007). Identification and quantification of medication returned to Otago pharmacies. New Zealand Family Physician, 34, 258-262.
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Braund, R., Bannerman, S. L., Lim, C., Moon, J., Nicholls, J., Straight, P., & Thompson, M. (2006). Recommendations of community pharmacists for the treatment of sprains and strains. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 14, 271-276.
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Amiesimaka, O. I., Braund, R., Aluzaite, K., & Schultz, M. (2023). Constraints on medication-based inflammatory bowel disease therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand: Why medication adherence is important. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 136(1574), 82-89. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/
Journal - Research Other
Braund, R. (2023). [Review of the book The rationale for robust pharmacovigilance in monitoring the safety of traditional medicines and natural health products]. Drug Safety. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40264-023-01282-8
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Shanika, L. G. T., Reynolds, A., Pattison, S., & Braund, R. (2023). Proton pump inhibitor use: Systematic review of global trends and practices. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00228-023-03534-z
Journal - Research Other
Ailabouni, N. J., Hilmer, S. N., Kalisch, L., Braund, R., & Reeve, E. (2021). COVID-19 pandemic: Considerations for safe medication use in older adults with multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Journals of Gerontology Series A, 76(6), 1068-1073. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaa104
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Thomas, C., Braund, R., & Paterson, H. (2020). Management of short supply oral contraceptives. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1519), 128-129. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
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Nicholls, J., MacKenzie, C., & Braund, R. (2017). Preventing drug-related adverse events following hospital discharge: The role of the pharmacist. Integrated Pharmacy Research & Practice, 6, 61-69. doi: 10.2147/iprp.S104639
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Devi, S., Dos Santos, R. B., Kazal, I., Leon, L., Ram, S., Wu, M., & Braund, R. (2008). Complementary medicine: What is the evidence? New Zealand Pharmacy, 28(1). doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2008.01.013
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Braund, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2007). Analgesic recommendations when treating musculoskeletal sprains and strains. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 35(2), 54-60.
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Braund, R. (2006). Should NSAIDs be routinely used in the treatment of sprains and strains? Pharmaceutical Journal, 276, 655-656.
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Braund, R. (2001). Proceedings of the 157th and 158th scientific meetings of the Otago Medical School Research Society. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114, 454-457.
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