CPD Activities
Multiple sclerosis
A number of medications may assist people with multiple sclerosis to improve their quality of life. As a medicines expert, this is where the pharmacist can assist people with MS …
Managing the burden of comorbidities in Allergy Rhinitis: a focus on asthma, rhinosinusitis, otitis media and mental health considerations
Pharmacists must be able to correctly diagnose and appropriately treat allergic rhinitis to ensure that the most appropriate treatment option is selected, considering patient-centred management. By Yee Mellor BPharm, MCncrSc, …
Paediatric allergies: management of allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and rhinosinusitis
This two-episode podcast will help listeners differentiate between allergic rhinitis (AR) and common cold in children, understand how AR can affect school performance and how pharmacists have an important role …
A relook at the guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes
There have been major changes to the management protocols for diabetes in recent years. It is important that pharmacists stay abreast of these changes and are able to counsel patients …
Medication adherence in COPD
Optimal management of COPD requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, however adherence to treatment can be low. Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in optimising adherence, persistence and …
Constipation: the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, pharmacotherapies and counselling tips
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential cause and contributing factors of constipation, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Lyndel Millynn BPharm, AACPA Learning Objectives …
Alcohol-associated liver disease and drug-related harm
Alcohol-associated liver disease is one of the major causes of chronic liver disease in Australia. While optimising medicines to manage complications of liver disease and comorbidities can be difficult, pharmacists …
Common cold: early intervention and symptom management
It’s a common request in pharmacy: “I can feel this cold coming on and I just want to nip it in the bud before it takes holds.” While there are …
Fibre and the role of fibre therapy
The consumption of fibre has many benefits, including managing gut issues such as constipation as well as reducing cholesterol and maintaining blood glucose levels. Having a thorough understanding of the …
Effective assessment and management of cough in adults: an overview
There are numerous aetiologies for cough, so it is important for pharmacists to take a practical approach to assess each patient and provide guidance and appropriate strategies for effective management …
Menstrual migraine
Migraine attacks occurring around menstruation are more severe and harder to treat. This article looks at the presentation and types of menstrual migraine, as well as common medications used for …
Food–medicine interactions: what pharmacists should know
Although many medicines can be taken safely with food, some have the potential for clinically significant food–medicine interactions that may reduce or increase the medicine’s effect, potentially causing harm to …