Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento

Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento Volume 9 Issue 2 (2023) presents peer-reviewed original research and review articles covering key areas of pharmaceutical sciences, including clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical formulation, natural product research, and public health–related pharmaceutical studies. This issue emphasizes evidence-based evaluation of therapeutic use, formulation performance, and biological activity of medicinal substances.

Several articles focus on clinical pharmacy and health economics, including cost-effectiveness analysis of antibiotic use in pneumonia management and assessment of patient expectations regarding medicine information in community pharmacy settings. These studies contribute to improving rational medicine use and patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

Research in pharmaceutical formulation and natural product development highlights the formulation and optimization of topical dosage forms, such as gels, creams, and peel-off masks, with evaluation of penetration enhancement, sun protection factor, and physicochemical performance. Experimental studies assess diffusion behavior and formulation effectiveness using validated analytical methods.

This issue also features extensive investigations into phytochemical composition and biological activities of plant- and marine-derived materials, including antibacterial, antioxidant, and potential anticancer properties. Both original research and review articles emphasize the role of natural resources as promising sources of bioactive compounds. Overall, this edition strengthens the scientific foundation of applied pharmaceutical research and supports the integration of natural products into evidence-based healthcare.