CPD Activity
Chronic spontaneous urticaria: an overview
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is an unpredictable debilitating skin condition that can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. This article outlines how to recognise CSU, current evidence-based pharmacological management, …
The first new smoking cessation aid registered in almost 20 years: a pharmacist’s guide to cytisine
George Krassas, Director and Medical Writer, Scius Healthcare Solutions Reviewed by Dr Brett MacFarlane Cytisine (Cyventineâ„¢) is the first new chemical entity registered in Australia to help people quit smoking …
Management of moderate–severe allergic rhinitis
Pharmacists can improve moderate–severe allergic rhinitis management by assessing symptom severity, matching treatment including dual therapy to patient needs, and reinforcing correct nasal spray technique. Shalini Jai Kumar BPharm (Hons), …
Cystic fibrosis management: an update on CFTR modulator therapy
CFTR modulator therapies have transformed cystic fibrosis care by improving the function of defective CFTR protein in people with responsive CFTR variants. Pharmacists should support safe and effective use of …
Measles on the rise, Part 2: Managing measles exposure and suspected infection
This article is the second in a two-part series on measles. Part 1 focuses on measles epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis and complications. This article focuses on management when measles …
Impetigo—red flags, acute rheumatic fever risk and cutaneous diphtheria
For a child with a crusted skin sore, timely pharmacist assessment can help differentiate simple impetigo from red flags requiring referral including high risk of acute rheumatic fever and cutaneous …
Measles on the rise, Part 1: Recognising a highly infectious disease before it spreads
This article is the first in a two-part series. It focuses on measles epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis and complications. Part 2 focuses on measles management, including infection control, public …
All pains are not the same: pain types and oral analgesics
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
Maintaining momentum: weight management after anti-obesity medications
Anti-obesity medicines can produce significant weight loss, but stopping treatment often brings a predictable risk of weight regain. Pharmacists can help patients prepare for this transition with evidence-based lifestyle counselling, …
COPD—beyond inhaler therapies with biologics
The emergence of biologic therapies represents one of the most significant advances in COPD management in more than 20 years. Understanding which patients may benefit, how these medicines work, and …
Did it work? Closing the loop on risk management
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
The autonomic nervous system: what is it and what does it do?
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …