Be-Epifarm: Comprehensive Consultancy Services for Pharmacy Epidemiological Research

We can conceptualise, design, lead and manage epidemiological research projects from start to finish in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and primary care settings. Our work covers every stage, from defining the research problem and designing the methodology to selecting target populations and sites, monitoring fieldwork, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, interpreting findings and disseminating results nationally and internationally. We also collaborate with clients and advise them on optimising knowledge transfer activities. In addition, we conduct reviews and critical appraisals of epidemiological studies across all our key areas of expertise, applying rigorous methods and high quality standards throughout.

Our services are of interest to multinational pharmaceutical companies and public or private organisations and institutions working in pharmacy that are interested in innovation and research in routine clinical practice, with the highest standards of methodological rigour. We offer comprehensive research services, helping clients turn an idea or area of interest into a research question and advising them throughout the entire research process. Our services are tailored to each client’s needs and supported by a clear, realistic timetable. Our services include:

• Comprehensive scientific literature reviews and formulation of the research question.
• Definition of clear, concise and measurable objectives.
• Research methodology design, including procedures, sample size calculations, variable collection and measurement instruments.
• Development of a realistic and clearly defined timetable.
• Obtaining favourable approval from an accredited Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CEIC) and completing other necessary ethical and legal procedures involving the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS), regional health authorities and other relevant bodies, as well as procedures relating to personal data protection legislation.
• Recruitment and training of field researchers, and selection of target sites and patients, including pharmacies, hospitals and primary care centres.
• Ongoing study monitoring by experienced professionals.
• Database management.
• Statistical analysis of results.
• Interpretation of findings and preparation of manuscripts.
• National and international dissemination of results, including publication in high-impact journals.
• Knowledge transfer activities.

Our specialism lies in designing and conducting bespoke epidemiological studies in routine pharmacy practice and other healthcare settings, combining an innovative approach with methodological rigour. We have extensive academic and research experience in epidemiology, clinical pharmacy and the rational use of medicines, reflected in numerous high-impact scientific publications, national and international teaching collaborations, and knowledge transfer activities.

Our services are available whenever clients need them. We have extensive prior experience in delivering research projects and begin developing the client’s idea as soon as initial contact is established, working together to design and plan a project tailored to their needs.

• Multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies.
• Public and Private Companies and Institutions in the Pharmacy Sector.
• Scientific Societies and Professional Associations in Pharmacy and Medicine.
• Government Bodies Interested in the Epidemiology of Medicine Use.
• Primary Care and Hospital Research Centres.

Elsa López Pintor – Department of Engineering