CPD Activity
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread aching, stiffness and flu-like symptoms but can be mistaken for other conditions. This article aims to assist pharmacists to identify …
Allergic rhinitis: an update on the clinical aspects and management essentials
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition that can have a significant effect on sleep, concentration, learning, daily function and overall quality of life. It can also affect childhood behaviour …
Progestogens in perimenopause: an evidence-informed approach
Advice and counselling from pharmacists may help women better understand perimenopause and allow them to adopt an evidence-informed approach to management. By Yee Mellor BPharm, MCncrSc, GPhC, MSHP is the …
Polypharmacy stewardship
Ensuring medication safety in polypharmacy is one of the key roles for pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews and providing quality use of medicines services in various healthcare settings and in …
Hypertension and antihypertensive drugs
When it comes to managing hypertension, pharmacists have an important role in medication management, disease state education, blood pressure measurement and monitoring, and patient counselling. By Dr Louis Roller PhD, …
Diabetic ketoacidosis: an overview
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious, acute, life-threatening condition that can occur in people with diabetes, and requires immediate medical attention, writes Sonal Patel. Dr Sonal Patel BPharm, GCPH, PhD, …
The importance of holistic skincare
This article focuses on the importance of the holistic skincare routine of cleansing, moisturising and photoprotection in alleviating signs and symptoms of acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis and improving quality …
Topical management strategies of mild acne treatment: an update
This article will explore the most recent treatment guidelines of acne, including the down-scheduling of adapalene. Pharmacists have an integral role in recommending effective, appropriate and evidence-based products that reduce …
Maternal iodine and selenium adequacy: still an issue for women of childbearing age
This second article in the Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series explores the role of maternal iodine and selenium adequacy, how deficiencies in these micronutrients may impact the future health of …
Management of constipation: a discussion about over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives and their class-specific mechanisms of action
This podcast consists of two episodes. In episode one, Dr Sonal Patel and Kayla Ferguson chat about constipation—what it is, how it is identified, the complications and red flags that …
Menopausal hormone therapy: risks and benefits
Advances in the understanding of the risks and benefits, contraindications, timing and type of delivery of menopausal hormone therapy will assist women to have clear information to make appropriate decisions. …
Sarcopenia and polypharmacy
Sarcopenia is common among older persons living in the community and in residential aged care and is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence …