Dr Vibhu Paudyal PgCert, BPharm, MSc, PhD, SRPharmS

Vibhu Paudyal

School of Pharmacy
Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy

Contact details

Telephone
+44 (0)121 414 2538
Email
v.paudyal@bham.ac.uk
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Address
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Dr Paudyal is an Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. He is an active researcher and educator in pharmacy practice. As of January 2023, he has published over 100 peer reviewed publications and has consistently secured external research grants and awards. His research focuses on: identifying and addressing the causes and consequences of health inequality, pharmacy and public health, self-care and development and evaluation of innovative pharmacy services. Currently he is leading a UK NIHR Health Service Research and Delivery (HS&DR) funded multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating integrated pharmacist and third sector worker support for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH). His research on homelessness and health has offered substantial evidence on the disparities in health and access to healthcare faced by PEH. Such research has informed the development of innovative service trials to address such disparities. He is a regular invited speaker in public health, academic and NHS forums.   

He is the immediate past chair of the research Committee of the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy and Associate Editor for International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. He has supervised to completion several PhD students.

He is also the School foundations training recruitment lead for MPharm and sits on the steering committee Pharmacy Evaluation Group of Health Education England. In his role as the foundations training lead, he led the School of Pharmacy at UoB to 1st rank in national standing in the Oriel exams amongst 31 Schools of Pharmacy in the Great Britain.

Dr Paudyal is a keen educator in Pharmacy Practice and Public Health. He has been nominated twice for outstanding teaching awards at University of Birmingham.

Dr Paudyal has engaged with the mainstream media in relation to the results and impact of his research on healthcare of persons experiencing homelessness. For arranging an interview, please contact the University press office.

Qualifications

  • PhD Pharmacy Practice, 2011
  • PG Certificate (Research Methods), 2009
  • MSc Clinical Pharmacology, 2007 (With distinction and first position)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2003 (Gold medal)
  • Scientific Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Biography

  • Deputy editor, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
  • Editorial Board, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
  • Chair of research committee, European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Jan 2020 onwards
  • Invited lecture: European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Symposium, grant award lecture, Heidelberg, Germany, October 2018
  • Grant reviewer: ZonMw - The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
  • Grant reviewer: Liverpool Clinical Commissioning group
  • Grant reviewer: Pharmacy Research UK
  • Grant commission member: European Society of Clinical Pharmacy.
  • Abstract review panel: European Society of Clinical Pharmacy Conferences; UK Academic Primary Care Conferences
  • Health Education England: Evaluation committee member for research on national pharmacists’ pre-registration scheme, principal investigator on associated projects. I am responsible to provide strategic advice to HEE with regards to evaluation and feed forward for development of their new services. Leading the national evaluation of the pre-registration recruitment training scheme set up by Health Education England in 2017/18 making an impactful evaluation project from which one of the reports is available on the HEE website
  • Invited to be consultant for evaluation of NHS minor ailment research projects by private companies through University consultancy services.
  • Journal peer reviewer: Numerous

Teaching

Vibhu teaches Pharmacy Practice modules across:

Vibhu has experience of teaching Research Methods at Doctorate (PhD and Doctorate of Professional Practice) and MSc level in various disciplines such as Public Health, Nursing, Global Health and International Health. 

Research

Pharmaceutical Public Health

Health Inequality

Drug safety and pharmacovigilance

 

Other activities

  • External examiner, Eu2P - European programme in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology- Consortium of European Universities
  • PhD external examiner (various) including University College Dublin, (Ireland), University of Nottingham (UK), University of New England (Australia)
  • Best reviewer award 2017, 2018 for Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy Journal
  • National steering committee member: Health Education England Pharmacist pre-registration recruitment evaluation
  • Guardian and BBC coverage of research on homelessness
  • Nominations for outstanding teaching awards. University of Birmingham, 2019, 2020

Publications

Recent publications

Article

Anderson, J, Kurmi, O, Lowrie, R, Araf, A & Paudyal, V 2025, 'Patterns, circumstances and risk factors associated with non-fatal substance overdose in a cohort of homeless population: an observational study', International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 107–118. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01812-z

Osman, S, Hirsch, C, Jalal, Z & Paudyal, V 2024, 'Collaborative approaches to health education: perspectives of parents and teachers on self-care and managing common health issues in UK primary schools', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 1315. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11724-3

Shrestha, S, Sapkota, S, Teoh, SL, KC, B, Paudyal, V, Lee, SWH & Gan, SH 2024, 'Comprehensive assessment of pain characteristics, quality of life, and pain management in cancer patients: a multi-center cross-sectional study', Quality of Life Research, vol. 33, no. 10, pp. 2755-2771. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-024-03725-w

Alruqayb, WS, Paudyal, V, Price, M, Sarwar, A, Aston, J & Cox, AR 2024, 'Drug utilisation study in hospitalised chronic kidney disease patients, using World Health Organisation prescribing indicators: an observational study', Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, vol. 17, no. 1, 2430436. https://doi.org/10.1080/20523211.2024.2430436

Albabtain, B, Bawazeer, G, Paudyal, V, Cheema, E, Alqahtani, A, Bahatheq, A, Price, MJ & Hadi, MA 2024, 'Impact of a community pharmacy-based medication therapy management program on clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes: a randomised controlled trial', Scientific Reports, vol. 14, no. 1, 17818. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-65759-x

Shrestha, S, Iqbal, A, Teoh, SL, Khanal, S, Gan, SH, Lee, SWH & Paudyal, V 2024, 'Impact of pharmacist-delivered interventions on pain-related outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses', Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.03.005

McPherson, A, Paudyal, V, Lowrie, R, Heath, H, Moir, J, Allen, N, Barnes, N, Hill, H, Araf, A, Lombard, C, Ross, S, Tearne, S, Jagpal, P, Cheed, V, Akhtar, S, Provan, G, Williamson, A & Mair, FS 2024, 'Patient and Public Involvement in Research Evaluating Integrated Care for People Experiencing Homelessness: Findings From the PHOENIx Community Pharmacy Pilot Randomised‐Controlled Trial', Health Expectations, vol. 27, no. 5, e70070. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70070

Osman, S, Paudyal, V, Jalal, Z & Hirsch, C 2024, 'Perspectives of pharmacy staff on provision of self‑care and minor ailment education in primary schools: a qualitative study', International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01753-7

Shahbaz, K, Alamgeer, , Paudyal, V, Zubair, M, Safdar, MZ, Tahir, M, Akram, L & Ali, S 2024, 'Prevalence and Impact of Psychological Disorders on Pharmacotherapy of Diabetic Patients in Low Resource Settings: A Prospective Assessment in Primary Healthcare Settings', Patient preference and adherence, vol. 18, pp. 1939-1948. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S463133

Adhikari, B, Ranabhat, K, Khanal, P, Poudel, M, Marahatta, SB, Khanal, S, Paudyal, V & Shrestha, S 2024, 'Procurement process and shortages of essential medicines in public health facilities: A qualitative study from Nepal', PLOS Global Public Health, vol. 4, no. 5, e0003128. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003128

Albabtain, B, Paudyal, V, Cheema, E, Bawazeer, G, Alqahtani, A, Bahatheq, A, Shuweihdi, F & Hadi, MA 2024, 'Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ) 2.0 into the Arabic language among people with diabetes', PLOS One, vol. 19, no. 6, e0298848. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298848

Comment/debate

Wirth, F, Cadogan, CA, Fialová, D, Hazen, A, Lutters, M, Paudyal, V, Weidmann, AE, Okuyan, B & Henman, MC 2024, 'Correction: Writing a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal: Guidance from the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy', International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 558-558. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01712-2

Pathak, N, Dhungana, S, Basyal, B, Jha, PK, Shrestha, S, Thapa, P & Paudyal, V 2024, 'Current Status of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization Efforts in Nepal', Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, vol. 2024, no. 15, pp. 163-171. https://doi.org/10.2147/SAR.S466728

Review article

Osman, S, Hirsch, C, Jalal, Z & Paudyal, V 2025, 'Self-care education in primary schools and related settings in England: An ethnographic study', Health Education Journal, vol. 84, no. 1, pp. 82-94. https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969241309740

Nazar, Z, Naseralallah, LM, Stewart, D, Paudyal, V, Shafei, L & Weidmann, A 2024, 'Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review', International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 559-573. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01674-x

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Media experience

Vibhu has engaged with the mainstream media including the Guardian and BBC in relation to the results and impact of his research on healthcare of persons experiencing homelessness. For arranging an interview, please contact the University press office.