Dr. Chiranjeev Sanyal

Education

• BPharm (RG University of Health Science)
• MSc (Dalhousie University)
• PhD (McGill University)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Waterloo)

Research interests

Our research aims to generate evidence to inform decision making, ensure safe and effective use of drugs, and to improve health system efficiency. We use research methods from pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, and knowledge synthesis to answer research questions. Areas of specific interests are appropriate medication use and to examine the role of community pharmacists to manage acute and chronic conditions.

Selected awards and honours

• AGE-WELL NCE, Postdoctoral Award, 2016-2017
• Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé, Doctoral Award, 2013-2014

Selected publications

• Sanyal C. Economic burden of opioid crisis and the role of pharmacist-led interventions. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2021 May-Jun;61(3):e70-e74.
• Sanyal C, Husereau D. Community-Based Services by Pharmacists: A Systematic Review of Cost-Utility Analyses. Value in Health. 2019; 22(12):1450–1457.
• Sanyal C, Asbridge M, Kisely S, Sketris I, Andreaou P. The utilization of antidepressants and benzodiazepines among people with major depression in Canada. Can J Psychiatry. 2011 Nov; 56(11):667-76.
• Sanyal C, Ingram EL, Sketris IS, Peltekian KM, Kirkland S. Coping strategies used by patients infected with hepatitis C virus who are facing medication costs. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2011 Mar;64(2):131-40.