Drug Manipulation in Pediatric Care: A Scoping Review of a Widespread Practice Signaling Systemic Gaps in Pharmaceutical Provision
Manipulation of finished dosage forms for use in children is a widespread, measurable phenomenon reflecting systemic inadequacies in formulation development, regulation, and access. Recognizing manipulation as a structural indicator may guide policy, innovation, and equitable pediatric pharmacotherapy worldwide.
Authors
- Christina Gade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0007-6158)
- Susanne Kaae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-365X)
- Laura Giraldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0523-5867)
- J. A. Andersen
- René Mathiasen
- Sarah Al-Rubai
- Ida M. Heerfordt
- Yasmine Merimi
- Charlotte Vermehren
- Anette Müllertz
Institutions
- University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Frederiksberg Hospital (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pharmacy
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy14010002
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00