CPD Activities
Osteoarthritis in older people
Pharmacists play a vital role in the multidisciplinary management of OA with medication management, patient education, lifestyle counselling, co-morbidities, monitoring and multidisciplinary collaboration. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad …
Emergency contraception: best practice and clinical update
A 2024 emergency contraception survey found only 70% of pharmacies stocked ulipristal acetate, compared to 98% that stocked levonorgestrel,1 meaning that many patients may have difficulty accessing the emergency contraception …
The first 12 years: helping parents relieve pain and inflammation across children’s ages and stages
Pharmacists perform an important role as a trusted advisor to parents and caregivers looking for advice to relieve pain, discomfort and fever in their growing child. By Dr Cat Panwar …
Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria by pharmacists
Community pharmacists should be able to identify patients with symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and recommend non-sedating antihistamines when appropriate as first-line therapy. When symptoms are severe, persistent, or …
Weight loss: which medications are evolving as class leaders?
In recent times, pharmacists have been besieged by patients requesting medications for weight loss. How do these medications work and what is their place in weight management? By Karalyn Huxhagen …
Changes to the Australian asthma guidelines: how pharmacists can adapt
One in nine Australians report having asthma—that’s 2.9 million people. An estimated 90%+ of asthma hospitalisations are potentially preventable with optimised care in the community. In this webinar, clinical executive …
Spot on: acne and pimple patches
While traditional acne treatments such as topical preparations, oral medications and even professional dermatological treatments like laser therapy have been used for decades, innovative and modern approaches like pimple patches …
Optimising anticoagulants for older persons with atrial fibrillation
Optimising therapy for the increasing population of older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging. AF is associated with a 5-fold risk of stroke and systemic embolism.1 To mitigate these risks, …
Bipolar and related disorders
Pharmacists play an important role in managing bipolar disorder by providing medication-related information, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimise treatment plans. They can improve …
Medicinal cannabis: the pharmacist’s role in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …
Oesophageal spasms: an overview
Pharmacists can play a significant role in supporting patients with oesophageal spasms through medicine counselling, lifestyle modification advice, and recognising patients that require further medical assessment by a GP or …
Complementary and alternative medicines for weight reduction
The complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) sector of the weight loss market often receives poor press because of the lack of scientific evidence underpinning products. Pharmacists can be implicated in …