CPD Activity
Preventing diabetes complications
The key aim of diabetes management is to prevent complications, which are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this …
The pharmacist’s role in managing gastrointestinal pain
This webinar provides pharmacists with a comprehensive overview of abdominal pain—one of the most common health conditions in Australia—and its various presentations and causes. Our panellists share their deep knowledge …
Opioid Safety Toolkit
Despite having a limited role in chronic pain for most patients, for some people opioids remain an important component of their pain management plan. The Opioid Safety Toolkit will help …
Identifying complications of diabetes: the pharmacist’s role
This article discusses the various medical conditions that may occur more frequently with, or as a complication of diabetes. By Karalyn Huxhagen BPharm, FPS, FANZCAP (CommPharm, PrimCare), community pharmacist and …
Prostate cancer care in community pharmacy
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Informed pharmacists are well placed to discuss therapy options, adverse effects associated with these options, and most importantly how to …
Constipation in older people
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential causes of constipation in older people, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, …
Pharmacists bridging gaps and filling cracks at transitions of care
As medicines experts, pharmacists are integral to the multidisciplinary, person-centred approach that enables safe and high-quality transitions of care. By Dr Margaret Jordan BPharm, MSc(Res), PhD, Advanced Practice Pharmacist, FAdPha, …